Homemade pistachio butter is not only easy to make, it's also one of the most delicious nut butters out there. Enjoy it on toast or crackers, swirled into oatmeal, or dipped with apple slices. Makes about a cup of pistachio butter. For the purposes of the nutrition information below, a serving is 2 Tablespoons.
8ouncesdry roasted pistachiosunsalted (1 ¾ to 2 cups)
Pinch ofsalt
Instructions
Pour dry roasted pistachios into a high-speed blender along with a pinch of salt.
Blend for one to three minutes at a low to medium speed. If your blender comes with a tamper, use it to press the nuts into the blade as needed along the sides until the butter is moving easily. If necessary, stop and scrape down the sides to make sure all of the nuts are evenly incorporated.
As the nuts warm, the oils will release, creating nut butter. As the spread becomes runnier, you can increase the speed of the blender. Stop when you've reached your desired level of creaminess.
Notes
Store the pistachio butter in a covered container in the refrigerator. It will last for several weeks.