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homemade pistachio butter in a mason jar labeled Pistachio
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Easy Homemade Pistachio Butter (2 Ingredients)

This easy homemade pistachio butter is made with roasted pistachios and a pinch of salt. Creamy, naturally vibrant, and perfect for baking, toast, pancakes, or desserts.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword 2 ingredient pistachio butter, easy pistachio butter recipe, homemade pistachio butter, how to make pistachio butter, natural pistachio spread, pistachio butter for baking, pistachio butter without oil, pistachio nut butter
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cup (upto 1.5 cups)
Calories 1404kcal
Author Chef Josh

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups shelled pistachios
  • Pinch of salt

Optional

  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 to 3 teaspoons neutral oil (only if needed)

Instructions

  • Roast: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 2 to 3 cups shelled pistachios on a tray in an even layer and roast for about 5 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
    a mason jar of shelled pistachios for a homemade pistachio butter recipe
  • Blend: Transfer the warm pistachios to a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until the mixture becomes grainy and crumbly.
    shelled pistachios in a food processor ready to be blended for homemade pistachio butter
  • Continue blending: Stop and scrape down the sides, then blend again on high. Keep blending even if it looks dry. The natural oils will release and the mixture will turn creamy.
  • Season: Add a pinch of salt and blend again until smooth and spreadable.
  • Finish: Once silky and loose, transfer to a jar. It will thicken slightly as it cools.
    a finished jar of homemade pistachio butter with crushed pistachios on top
  • Optional: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup for sweetness, or 1 to 3 teaspoons neutral oil if the mixture struggles to loosen. Blend until fully incorporated.

Notes

  • The biggest mistake people make is stopping too soon. It will look dry for a few minutes. Keep going.
  • Warm nuts blend dramatically better than cold ones.
  • If your blender runs hot, give it short breaks instead of forcing it.
  • Store at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate for longer freshness. Just stir before using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1404kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 112g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 59g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 2525mg | Fiber: 25g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1021IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 10mg