Description
This Homemade Roasted Hazelnut Butter recipe guides you through toasting raw hazelnuts to perfection and blending them into a smooth, rich nut butter infused with a hint of vanilla and sea salt. Ready in just 25 minutes, this deliciously creamy and natural hazelnut butter is perfect as a spread or ingredient in your favorite recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
Hazelnuts
- 400 g raw hazelnuts
Flavoring
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 vanilla pod or ½ teaspoon vanilla powder
Instructions
- Roast the hazelnuts: Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast them for 10 minutes until they are nicely toasted and aromatic. Remove the tray and let hazelnuts cool for 30 minutes to handle safely and enhance flavor.
- Remove the skins: Once cooled, rub the hazelnuts between your hands or in a clean kitchen towel to peel off the skins. Most of the skins should come off easily with this method.
- Blend hazelnuts: Place the roasted and peeled hazelnuts into a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes. The nuts will first crumble into a coarse meal and will eventually begin to transform into a smooth nut butter.
- Add flavors: Incorporate ¼ teaspoon of sea salt and either ½ teaspoon vanilla powder or the scraped seeds from one vanilla pod into the blender with the nut mixture for enhanced taste.
- Blend again: Continue blending the mixture for another 4 to 5 minutes until the hazelnut butter reaches a very runny and creamy consistency. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender or processor to ensure even mixing.
- Store the nut butter: Transfer the finished hazelnut butter into an airtight jar. It can be stored at room temperature in a dark cupboard for up to one week, or refrigerated to extend freshness for up to one month.
Notes
- Using a high-speed blender or food processor is essential for achieving a creamy texture.
- You can substitute the vanilla pod with vanilla powder if preferred.
- Storing the butter in an airtight container helps maintain freshness and flavor.
- If you prefer sweeter nut butter, consider adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup.
- Removing the hazelnut skins is optional but recommended to avoid bitterness.
