topic Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION in Recipes

VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

12andcounting — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:03:25 GMT

I've had my Vitamix for a good while, but have never tried making peanut butter. Today we (my husband and myself) tried it. We followed the instructions EXACTLY on the Vitamix Web site, but our peanut butter turned out much too runny. I feel like maybe we processed it too long (per the instructions to wait for the "low growl").

Does anyone here have a suggestion on how to get the smooth peanut butter we were looking for - not too runny? Is there a magic number of minutes to process the peanuts?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

software — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:14:33 GMT

Which Vitamix do you have?

I have the 13 in 1 and I made peanut butter once with no problem. What kind of peanuts did you use?

Even with the easy peasy way to clean it, it wasn't worth it to me to make any more.

@12andcounting wrote:
I've had my Vitamix for a good while, but have never tried making peanut butter. Today we (my husband and myself) tried it. We followed the instructions EXACTLY on the Vitamix Web site, but our peanut butter turned out much too runny. I feel like maybe we processed it too long (per the instructions to wait for the "low growl").

Does anyone here have a suggestion on how to get the smooth peanut butter we were looking for - not too runny? Is there a magic number of minutes to process the peanuts?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

DiAnne — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:18:13 GMT

I make peanut butter all the time but do not follow any directions. My peanut butter is warm and runny (great for dipping apple slices) when finished but then I refrigerate it and it firms up quite a bit.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

12andcounting — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:22:45 GMT

@software

I have the Vitamix 7500 (64 ounce container). I used dry roasted unsalted peanuts.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

12andcounting — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:24:48 GMT

@DiAnne - I actually have mine in the refrigerator right now. I haven't checked yet to see if it has firmed up any. I was hoping not to have to refrigerate it -- probably would rather not use cold peanut butter. Just a personal preference.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

m0rgan — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:56:42 GMT

I always keep peanut butter in the refrigerator, my mother never did. I think it would firm up at room temp too just take longer. I only made it once and didn't try again because of the messy cleanup.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

DiAnne — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:34:20 GMT

@m0rgan

I agree! I still do it but the clean up is sure not how they portray it on TV!

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

wagirl — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:05:56 GMT

I have made p-nut butter in my VM and it was runny too, but then firmed up in the refer. I wonder if spraying the container with PAM would help get the stuff out of the thing easier ? I do have a narrow scraper that fits into the grooves of the container that works well. Maybe I'll try the spray and report back.

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

Nightowlz — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:21:18 GMT

I make peanut butter in the Vitamix using lightly salted dry roasted peanuts. The longer you let it run the warmer it gets so the peanut butter will be runny. I keep it in the refrigerator. If you don't like it cold let it sit on the counter to room temperature before using. I also find if you make a milkshake or smoothie after making the peanut butter it's easier to clean out. I put hot soapy water in it & let it run. I put clean water in it & let it run again. I made a milkshake the other day when I made peanut butter using frozen coconut chocolate walnut yogurt. DH said YUM!!! LOL!!!

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

Poodlepet2 — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 18:21:12 GMT

@Nightowlz, you are a woman after my own heart! Making a milkshake is such a great way to assist the Vitamix in the cleanup! Heck, I add low calorie almond milk, a teaspoon or two of good cocoa powder and a few drops of chocolate Stevia!!!!

My husband laughed at me for buying the Spurtles, but I love them-especially for getting thick foods out of the Vitamix.

I find that sometimes the traditional method of cleaning won't always clean the container, so I hit it with a little white vinegar and clean the sides with a sponge, then run it on high for about a minute. All of the "smokeless" disappears.

Poodlepet2

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

Nightowlz — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 17:28:44 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
@Nightowlz, you are a woman after my own heart! Making a milkshake is such a great way to assist the Vitamix in the cleanup! Heck, I add low calorie almond milk, a teaspoon or two of good cocoa powder and a few drops of chocolate Stevia!!!!

My husband laughed at me for buying the Spurtles, but I love them-especially for getting thick foods out of the Vitamix.

I find that sometimes the traditional method of cleaning won't always clean the container, so I hit it with a little white vinegar and clean the sides with a sponge, then run it on high for about a minute. All of the "smokeless" disappears.
Poodlepet2

@Poodlepet2 I love the Spurtles. I really like the 2 smaller ones & wish they would sell those as a set. DH thought they were no big deal until he started using them. I have not used them in the Vitamix because I did not want them cut up from the blade. I use a long narrow spatula to get the peanut butter out. I will also wash down the inside with some Dawn & a paper towel. It's not that hard to clean out. I bought 2 more jars of peanuts to make some more. I want another one of those milkshakes & so does DH. LOL!!! DH wants to take some to his parents. His dad won't eat. Trying to find some things he likes that he wil eat. His mom told him his dad did not like her cooking.???

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

Poodlepet2 — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:28:42 GMT

@Nightowlz, I bought two of those spatulas from Vitamix after looking and searching everywhere for a long-handled RIGID spatula. The ones I bought from Vitamix just don't cut it for nut butter removal because they are too pliable.

Maybe I need to start running my VM longer when making PB: I wish mine was "runny": I would use a lot less ( hmmm, I like to imagine I would anyway: I am a confirmed PB addict!)

Poodlepet2

PS: I have had no injury to the Spurtle-no scratches, brings or dents!

Poodlepet2

Re: VITAMIX PEANUT BUTTER QUESTION

Nightowlz — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:52:17 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
@Nightowlz, I bought two of those spatulas from Vitamix after looking and searching everywhere for a long-handled RIGID spatula. The ones I bought from Vitamix just don't cut it for nut butter removal because they are too pliable.

Maybe I need to start running my VM longer when making PB: I wish mine was "runny": I would use a lot less ( hmmm, I like to imagine I would anyway: I am a confirmed PB addict!)
Poodlepet2
PS: I have had no injury to the Spurtle-no scratches, brings or dents!
Poodlepet2

@Poodlepet2 I think I bought that spatula at Amazon. I love peanut butter too but as I have gotten older I cannot eat it later in the evening.

The peanut butter will get runny if you leave it running because it gets hot eventually. It does make it easier to get out. I store it in the refrigerator.