Almond butter is made by grinding roasted almonds until they release their natural oils and form a smooth or crunchy paste, depending on how long they're ground. Here's how the stone-ground version is typically made.
Roasting the Almonds
Almonds are roasted first, which develops a deeper, nuttier flavour before grinding begins.
Stone-Grinding
Stone-grinding is a slower process than industrial high-speed blending, done in small batches, and typically keeps more of the almonds' natural oils intact in the final texture.
Ingredients
A simple almond butter typically contains just roasted almonds, sometimes with a small amount of jaggery or salt added тАФ without added oils, emulsifiers, or stabilisers, the texture and oil separation can vary naturally between batches.
Ways to Use It
Spread on toast or paratha, stirred into a smoothie, or eaten straight off a spoon are all common ways almond butter gets used.
FAQs
Q1. Why does almond butter sometimes separate?
Natural oil separation is common in almond butter made without added stabilisers тАФ simply stir before use.
Q2. What's the difference between stone-ground and regular almond butter?
Stone-grinding is a slower process done in small batches, generally at lower speeds and temperatures than industrial blending.
Q3. How should almond butter be stored?
In a cool, dry place, tightly sealed after opening.
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