How to make Almond Butter (Recipe)?

Raw almond butter is made from un-roasted blanched almonds

Almonds are a good source of proteins, and have the highest amount of dietary Vitamin E. This makes almond butter very important to vegetarians. For proteins, 2 Tablespoons of Almond butter would be same as 1 ounce of lean meat.

To make almond butter, used a  Food Processor at continuous operation. Salt is added for flavor. Without oil, it will make a clump of nuts. Oil is added to give it a paste like consistency. I have used Canola oil. If you are a purist, use Almond oil in lieu of Canola oil. I have elected to roast almonds for flavor.

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Ingredients

1. Blanched Almonds : 2 Cups
2. Salt: ¼ teaspoon
3. Canola Oil: 4 to 6 Tablespoons

Method

For raw Almond butter, Skip Step 1.

Step 1: Dry roast whole almonds in a pre-heated oven at 300º F for about 20 minutes. This will release their nutty aroma. Let them cool off to room temperature.
Step 2: Add almonds, salt, and Canola oil to a food processor. Puree it to a desired consistency. Add more Canola oil for smoother texture if desired.
Step 3: Transfer the contents to a clean jar with tight lid. Store in the refrigerator.