This salted maple pecan butter recipe is one of my favorite nut butters to make at home! It is such a yummy alternative to peanut butter and easy to make!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Servings: 20tablespoons
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Whitney Reist | Sweet Cayenne
Ingredients
3cupsof pecanshalves or pieces is fine, lightly toasted
1teaspoonof sea salt
2tablespoonsof maple syrup
Instructions
Lightly toast your pecans in a large skillet over medium-low heat until they start to become fragrant, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Place the pecans in the bowl of food processor. Process in 2 minute increments, scraping down the sides of the bowl between increments, until the nuts become smooth and creamy. Add the sea salt and maple syrup. Pulse 5-6 times to combine thoroughly. Transfer the pecan butter to a jar or airtight storage container. Refrigerate for up to 6 weeks.
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Notes
You may add a neutral-flavored oil (such as canola, sunflower seed, walnut, or grapeseed) to the pecans during processing as desired for a thinner consistency of the nut butter.Nutrition calorie information is for 2 tablespoons of pecan butter. Yield is just over a 1-pint canning jar.