Hope Batchelor, a culinary whiz and former MasterChef contestant, has taken the internet by storm with her incredibly simple two-ingredient recipe for homemade peanut butter. She encourages food enthusiasts to ditch expensive supermarket jars in favor of making their own, healthier version.
Batchelor, who reached the top ten in the 2024 MasterChef competition, has been crafting her own batches of the nutty spread for years. Her inspiration came from a popular brand, Plants by Deliciously Ella, whose peanut butter she found particularly appealing due to its lack of added sugar.
Intrigued by the simple ingredients list – just peanuts and salt – Batchelor decided to experiment and create her own. She believes the resulting peanut butter is a delicious and natural alternative to store-bought options.
In a recent TikTok video, she details the process, which is remarkably straightforward:
Homemade Peanut Butter Ingredients:
* Peanuts
* Fine sea salt
Method:
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan).
2. Scatter your peanuts on a baking tray and roast them until they turn a golden brown. This should take about 10-20 minutes, but keep a close eye on them to ensure they don’t burn.
3. Once roasted, measure your peanuts and add 0.8 to 1% salt. You can adjust this to taste to find the perfect salty kick.
4. Combine the roasted peanuts and salt in a blender and blend until you achieve a silky smooth texture.
5. Batchelor emphasizes that no additional oil is needed as the peanuts naturally release oil during the blending process.
6. Blend to your desired consistency, and you’ll have your very own homemade peanut butter!
This simple recipe demonstrates that making delicious and healthy food at home doesn’t need to be complicated. So, ditch the store-bought peanut butter and give Batchelor’s recipe a try! You won’t be disappointed.
