How To Make Homemade Peanut Butter With The KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed Blender

Making peanut butter at home is easy, delicious, and a great way to control ingredients. With the right blender like the versatile KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed, you can quickly make smooth, creamy peanut butter from scratch in your own kitchen.

Why Make Your Own Peanut Butter?

Store-bought peanut butter often contains added sugars, hydrogenated oils, and preservatives. By making it yourself, you can avoid these unnecessary additives. Homemade peanut butter simply contains peanuts and maybe a bit of salt – nothing else!

You can customize the ingredient list to your dietary preferences. Try using all-natural roasted peanuts or add other nuts like almonds or cashews for variety. Flavor it up with cinnamon, vanilla, cocoa powder, or honey if desired.

Beyond ingredients, making peanut butter at home lets you control the texture. Natural peanut butters are more oil-separated whereas big brands add stabilizers for an ultra-smooth consistency. With homemade, you can find the exact creaminess you love.

Finally, preparing peanut butter from scratch is more economical in the long run. Specialty peanut butters can be pricy, but you likely have the core ingredients already at home.

How to Make Peanut Butter

Making peanut butter is surprisingly easy if you have the right appliance. Blenders like the KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed are perfect for this task. Here is a simple peanut butter recipe and step-by-step instructions:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups roasted, unsalted peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave (optional)

Directions:

1. Place the peanuts into the blender jar. You’ll want room for them to move around freely.
2. Secure the lid and set the blender to the lowest speed. Let it run for about a minute, allowing the peanuts to break down slightly.
3. Gradually increase the speed to medium-high. Blend for 2-3 minutes until a paste begins to form and the nuts are finely ground.
4. Stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the jar, pushing the peanut butter back into the blades. This ensures an even consistency.
5. Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the oils are fully released and the peanut butter becomes smooth and creamy.
6. Add any extra ingredients like salt or honey and blend just to incorporate. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
7. Store homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. The oils may separate, so stir before use.

Why the KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed Blender Excels at Peanut Butter

The KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed Blender has several features that make it perfectly suited for peanut butter making:

• Powerful motor: Its 3.5 peak horsepower motor provides lasting power to pulverize peanuts into peanut butter smoothly.
• Multiple speeds: Variable speeds let you start slow to break down the nuts then finish creamy at a higher speed.
• Blades: The unique diamond-shaped blades create a vortex that continuously pulls the peanuts into their path for even blending.
• Jar design: The BPA-free jar has a curved bottom and smooth sides so ingredients gravity-feed into the blades. No annoying scrapes!
• Size: The 60oz jar has room to blend 2 cups of peanuts without overflowing. Larger batches are no problem.
• Cleanup: All parts are dishwasher safe, including the jar and lid.

With the KitchenAid Diamond, you don’t have to soak, roast, or skin the peanuts first. Just toss them in and blend. Simple and easy peanut butter awaits!

Get Creative with Flavors

Once you master basic peanut butter, try inventing your own flavors. Here are some tasty ideas:

• Honey Peanut Butter – Add 2-3 tablespoons honey for natural sweetness
• Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter – Mix in 1⁄4 cup raisins and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• Coconut Peanut Butter – Blend in 1⁄4 cup shredded coconut
• Vanilla Espresso Peanut Butter – Use 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon instant coffee
• Cookie Butter – Substitute graham crackers for the peanuts

The possibilities are endless! Make a couple of batches on weekends and you’ll have quick protein-packed snacks all week long.

Conclusion

Making homemade peanut butter is easy and rewarding with the right blender like the KitchenAid Diamond 5-Speed. In just minutes, you can create healthy custom peanut butter that beats anything from the store. Experiment, find your family’s favorites, and enjoy the freshest, creamiest peanut butter you’ve ever tasted!

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of peanuts should I use?

Use raw, unsalted peanuts that are ideally roasted or toasted. This enhances the flavor. Avoid heavily salted or dry-roasted nuts.

How long does homemade peanut butter last?

Peanut butter will keep for 2-3 weeks sealed in the refrigerator. The oils will separate, so stir before using. For long term storage, freeze peanut butter for up to 6 months.

Is natural peanut butter healthier?

Yes, natural peanut butter made at home contains just peanuts and maybe salt. It avoids hydrogenated oils, palm oil, and sugar found in many commercial brands.