Homemade Peanut Butter

This was the most simple process i'm finding it hard to believe I haven't ever given this a go before. This recipe is so easy, quick and makes such a creamy, natural peanut butter free from oils, salts and any preservatives. I'm sitting here eating it by the spoonful & thinking of what else I could possibly make with this new cupboard staple.

Recipe makes 2 small-medium jam jars of Peanut Butter (about 1 and a half cups to two cups)

Ingredients:
3 cups raw organic peanuts (about 500g)

Optional: 1 tsp organic salt

Method:

1. Heat oven to 180C.
2. Lay our your peanuts on a roasting tray and roast for 15-30 minutes or until golden brown. Make sure to toss half way through to ensure the peanuts all turn a roasted golden colour.

3. If you've bought peanuts with the skins on, you'll need to rid of the skins before you blend away. Allow the peanuts to cool for 30 minutes and then rub small handfuls in between the palms of your hands.  You'll need to repeat this process for 5 to 10 minutes until all the skins all come off. 
Here's a trick my Grandma taught me, who, according to my sister has been "roasting peanuts half her life". When you're ready, take the tray into the garden and toss peanuts carefulls on the tray. The wind will blow away the skins and if it's a still day, you can blow away the skins yourself until you're left with just peanuts. 

4. Throw all of your peanuts into a blender and process for approximately 3-6 minutes. Your peanut butter will go few different stages- Chunky (and loud), crumbly, chunky dough-like paste, and finally, creamy, buttery, peanut goodness.

5. Add in salt if desired and store in clean jars & enjoy, share and devour.