How to Make Toasted Pecan Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something absolutely luxurious about homemade nut butter. The rich, creamy texture, the deep, nutty flavor - it's a true delight for the senses. And if you've never tried making your own nut butter at home, now is the perfect time to start. One of the most decadent and delicious nut butters you can make is toasted pecan butter. This luscious spread is perfect for slathering on toast, drizzling over oatmeal, or even just enjoying by the spoonful.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 32

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread pecans onto a baking sheet; toast in the preheated oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Pulse brown sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a food processor several times to thoroughly combine. Butter will be slightly fluffy. Sprinkle in cooled nuts and pulse several times to combine. For more finely ground pecans, pulse several more times. Serve immediately, or pack into a jar with a lid and refrigerate.
  • Nutrition

    67 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 41mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 10mg