Roasted almond butter is fast becoming one of my favorite nut butters. It is packed with an intense roasted aroma, but its flavor is rich and delicate. It’s great on toast or crackers with a touch of honey. I think, however, that the roasted almond flavor can be overpowered if you put too much fruit…
NUT BUTTERS
Pistachio Butter
Wow, what a burst of roasted pistachio flavor in this butter! Ironically, when you taste the butter by itself you get a burst of slightly salty, toasted goodness. But when you spread it on something hearty like whole wheat crackers or wheat toast, that wonderful rich flavor seems to take a back seat. The distinctive…
Marcona Almond Butter
I had never heard of Marcona almonds before I tasted them a few months ago while tasting wine at the Paraduxx Winery in Napa, CA. They were served with cheese and dried fruit along with the wine selection. I loved the rich, sweet buttery flavor of these unique almonds, so I had to search for…
Sunflower Seed Butter
Sunflower seed butter, also known as sun butter, has a delicious roasted and salty flavor. My first encounter with sun butter was years ago on a United Airlines flight. I was hungry and ordered the Classic snack box which had sun butter, preserves and crackers in it. I loved the taste of sun butter on…
Peanut Butter
The best peanut butter recipe I have made so far. I like to use the extra large salted and roasted peanuts in this recipe. These peanuts are roasted using an old fashioned process called “blister roast”. I have tried several other types of peanuts and find these to have the best flavor. I have…
