Two years ago, I developed a far from pleasant illness which forced me to change my way of eating, I’m really grateful my husband and son were willing to give it a try. Back up support is an amazing thing.
Making
homemade nut butter is a straightforward and rewarding process that allows you to create a fresh, flavorful spread tailored to your preferences. Here’s a
basic guide to help you craft your own nut butter with the nuts
of your choice: Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts,
pecans, or any combination (You will need 4 cups).
Optional
add-ins: Salt, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup,
or other flavorings to taste. Roast
the Nuts: Roasting enhances the nuts’ flavor
and aids in releasing their natural oils.
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spread
the nuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 7-10 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until they are lightly browned and fragrant. Be cautious not to
over-roast, as this can lead to a burnt taste.
Cool
Slightly: Allow the roasted nuts to cool for
a few minutes until they’re warm but not hot.
Warm nuts blend more easily,
resulting in a smoother butter. Transfer the nuts to a food processor or high-powered
blender. Process on high speed. The nuts will go through stages: from whole to
a crumbly mixture, then to a thick paste, and finally to a creamy butter. This
process can take anywhere from 5 to 12 minutes, depending on the nut type and
your equipment. Be patient and scrape down the sides of the processor as
needed.
Flavorings (Optional): Once the
nut butter reaches your desired consistency, you can add a pinch of salt or
other flavorings like cinnamon, honey, or maple syrup. Blend briefly to
incorporate. Keep in mind that adding liquids may slightly alter the texture.
in the refrigerator for up to one month. Note that homemade nut butter may firm
up when chilled; allowing it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes
before use can make it more spreadable.
Experiment with different nuts or
combinations to discover unique flavors. For instance, blending cashews and
almonds can yield a creamy, mildly sweet butter. My personal favorite is
combination of pecans and walnuts.
By making your own nut butter, you
not only enjoy a fresher product but also have complete control over the ingredients, allowing you to create a healthier alternative to many
store-bought versions.
All my best, Stella
Here is a peek at book one of Stella’s time travel romance series for your reading pleasure.
One key unlocks the love of a lifetime…but could also
break her heart.
Nika Morris’s sixth sense has helped build a successful
business, lovingly restoring and reselling historic homes on Florida’s Amelia
Island. But there’s one forlorn, neglected relic that’s pulled at her from the
moment she saw it. The century-old Coleman house.
Quite unexpectedly, the house is handed to her on a
silver platter—along with a mysterious letter, postmarked 1909, yet addressed
personally to Nika. Its cryptic message: Find the key. You know where it is.
Hurry, for goodness sake!
The message triggers an irresistible drive to find
that key. When she does, one twist in an old grandfather clock throws her
back in time, straight into the arms of deliciously, devilishly handsome Elijah
Coleman.
Swept up in a journey of a lifetime, Nika finds herself
falling in love with Eli—and with the family and friends that inhabit a time not
even her vivid imagination could have conjured. But in one desperate moment of
homesickness, she makes a decision that will not only alter the course of more
than one life, but break her heart.
’Til Time Do Us
Part
is available in Kindle and Paperback at AMAZON.
Talented author Stella May is the penname for Marina Sardarova who has a fascinating history you should read on her website.
