Pecan Butter

Pecan butter is one of those nut butter that is not so widely spoken of, but is rich in nutrients! It is made from pecans which is a native American nut. Most importantly, it is easy to prepare and only requires two simple ingredients - yes, you guessed it… pecans and a bit of sea salt.

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Course: Appetizer, Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Pecan butter

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 12

Servings: tablespoons

Calories: 342kcal

Equipment

1 Food processor

Ingredients

2 cups pecans
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Method One

Place pecans in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake at 300˚F for 10-12 minutes, until fragrant and toasted.

Method Two

Cook pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and toasted.
Sprinkle with sea salt (while stirring).

Processing Pecan Butter

Place slightly cooled pecans in a food processor and cover with a lid.
Process for about 10 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl periodically.
Transfer pecan butter to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the refrigerator.

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