Has anyone used this for making nut butters? That is a big thing I need it to be able to do at least once a month and I'm not seeing it in the reviews
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I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor.
619507
I've left it on for about 15 minutes and had no issue with making peanut butter and cashew butter. It does get warm but it does its job well.
619508
I've used this processor to make almond butter without problem. Depending on if your almonds are raw or roasted will determine the processing time. I've let this thing run about 15 minutes and it does get warm. I immediately clean the bowls, lids and blades after use and if you're making butter be extra attentive to where food particles can lodge.
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I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes,... » Read More I make nut butters using a earlier version of this processor, and I accidentally stumbled onto the key to making almond butter in a flash (works with other nuts, too.) I microwaved 3/4 cup roasted almonds (raw works, too) until they were quite warm, but not hot. I put them immediately into the food processor bowl and started it up. I stepped away for a few minutes to make a cup of coffee -- thinking that even with the warm nuts it would take at least 10 minutes to make butter. However, when I stepped back the butter was done! Using the pre-heated method makes smooth butter in a few minutes, with no danger of over-heating the motor. « Show Less
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On YouTube there are videos of people doing it with various fp's. The length of time grinding is the trick there. I will say that I have easily over processed things with this unit. You could make cinder block butter with it. It is very powerful and the blades are super sharp and rigid. It cuts through ice w no problems.Hope that helps.
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I've never heard of anyone doing that before but I don't know why it can't be done. It has the big center blade that could probably do that. But I am not for sure. Maybe you could write directly to the company and see what they say. I only had experience with the shredding and slicing blades, which I would NOT recommend. But some people don't care if it doesn't cut all that great. It is a very powerful machine, so I would imagine it could do the job. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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I love the stirrer but have only used it on Smuckers peanut butter! Measure the mouth of Adams peanut butter and then measure Smuckers! See if it is same!
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My experience is thatthat it does a wonderful job off smooth nut butter. Lots of videos demonstrating that very thing.Bob
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I have only used it for making almond and walnut nut milk. I am sorry I could not be of more help.
2008686
I have made almond butters that are amazing. I did have to add oil, just as with a Vitamix. Almonds are hard, and more difficult to process than other nuts. I tried soaking raw almonds and it did not work. just became a gooey mess which I threw out. With the roasted almonds I find I have to pulse manually and use the stick, and it takes longer than the advertised minute. But, end result is great. Cleaning is easy. warm water a drop of dish soap and use the cleaning program. Then again with just warm water.
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Yes, you can. The time will vary, but as long as you keep at it, this machine will make almond butter. At first it will look like a lot of chopped nuts, possibly powder. Let it continue. It'll start looking clumpy and slightly wet. After a while, it becomes smooth. Mine takes less than 15 minutes.
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I have used the grinder blade and definitely made peanut butter and almond butter with it. It's pretty amazing. I was actually just attempting to make almond flour out of it for baking purposes and before I knew it, it was butter!
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You really want a blender for creamy nut butters - you can do the initial chopping in a food processor, but a blender will give you better results. :)
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I don't typically make nut butters, but I can't imagine why this food processor couldn't handle the job. It performs just as well as any other (heavier and more expensive) food processor I've ever owned.
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YES! It's a great appliance, and the price can't be beat. The blade is strong (It works exactly like my cuisinart. The only real difference is that the overall machine is lot lighter/ weighs less). I've had no problem making applesauce or nut butters.
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I have made pasta with it. The noodles are kind of thick (I tried the spaghetti and fettucini nozzles) but I love homemade noodles! I have done shaved ice for snow cones too. No problems with it at all. I have not tried amy nut butters or anything with it though.
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i used it with cocoa nut oil to make my body butter. i have seen alot of people warm the shea butter till it melts then cool it then whip it. i found alot of my info on youtube. with a hand mixer it takes longer in my kitchen aide on high it took15min and i dident warm it.
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Maybe if you add oil to the nuts before starting but it doesn't get creamy. Also you'll burn the motor out pretty fast. We make mayo every few days with the stick portion and the motor gets hot after about 30 seconds of blending. The instructions say not to run it for more than about 30 seconds at a time and when i make almond butter it takes much longer than that, so I use my blender.
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It takes many, many nuts to make butter. Best to use a food processor. I make sunbutter and pistachio butter often, but I wouldn't ever consider making it in the mortar.
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This juicer does not have the proper attachment for making nut butters. The Omega line of juicers, namely the J8003 or J8005 models, contain the proper accessory for that. It called a homogenizer or homogenizing blank - rather than let juice or pulp through a screen, the homogenizer functions as more of a slow blender, creating nut butters or baby food. Hope this helps!
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I recently made cashew butter with this model. I don't own a dry container, but the wet container worked great - very easy and yummy. Just pour in at least four cups of nuts (I like raw and organic the best) and use the tamper to push the nuts down into the blade. The only problem is getting every delicious bite out of the bottom of the container!
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No. The unit really heats up. So you'd have nut butter, but not really as the machine would likely seize up. It was only designed for wheat, rice, bean flours and the like. Honestly, as I don't eat beans rice or wheat anymore, I got rid of the machine.