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Walnut Butter Recipe

Homemade Walnut Butter, made with maple syrup! Maple Walnut Butter is great on toast...or just on a spoon!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings (1 cup total)
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: 6

Ingredients

Walnut Butter

  • 2 cups (217g) walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (see note)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste, see note)

Instructions

  • To toast walnuts (this is optional, but I like my walnuts toasted), place them in a frying pan over low heat. Cook for a few minutes, stirring almost constantly. As soon as you notice little brown spots and/or smell the walnuts, remove from heat and place on a plate to cool. Make sure they are almost completely cool before continuing.
  • Place walnuts in a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, then stir and add a bit of salt and maple syrup. Continue processing until the mixture becomes thick then thins out (the oils in the nuts magically thin the butter). Scrape the sides of the processor during mixing. Taste and add more salt and/or maple syrup to taste.
  • Store in refrigerator; makes 1 cup.

Notes

  • Salt is subjective - and you don't want it to be too salty. Start with a bit and add more to taste.
  • Same goes for the maple syrup (or honey) - start with 1 tablespoon and add more as desired.
  • If your nut butter ends up too salty - add a bit more syrup. Same goes vice versa - too sweet? Add a bit more salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 123kcal