Cuisinart CBT-2000P1 Recipe - Page 88

NuB&utSteere The blender is the perfect machine to make fresh, homemade nut butters. Thanks to the extra-low speeds of the Cuisinart® HurricaneTM Pro blender, little has to be done other than add the ingredients into the jar and blend. Some nuts are oilier than others and require more or less oil to be added. We give a range with ¼ cup being the least amount usually needed, and we suggest going up to ¾ cup for some drier nuts, such as almonds. Makes about 2 cups 1 pound nuts or seeds (raw or dry roasted) ¼ to ¾ cup vegetable oil (or, if processing a particular type of nut, you can use that type of oil, such as walnut oil) 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (optional) 1. Put the nuts into the blender jar. Secure lid. Select Speed 1 and press Start. As soon as the nuts start falling into the blades, remove the measuring cup from the lid and then very gradually add the oil through the opening. Continue to blend on Speed 1 until desired consistency is reached, about 2 to 4 minutes. If adding optional ingredients (spices, sweeteners, etc.), add them after the oil has been added. 2. Serve on your favorite sandwich bread or with fresh fruit. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, without salt or seasonings): Calories 98 (75% from fat) / Carb. 3g / Pro. 3g / Fat 9g / Sat. Fat 1g / Chol. 0mg / Sod. 1mg Calc. 8mg / Fiber 1g 88