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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Yes, does a great job making almond butter. I've not made peanut butter, but have the impression that almond butter is more challenging for a food processor. I've made it (almond butter) 3 or 4 times. It takes about 12-15 minutes, & doesn't seem to stress the machine. (I do let it rest in ~30 second increments after running for 1 - 1.5 minutes at a time, just to avoid any problems). Once it reaches creamy consistency, let it go for another 1.5 - 2 minutes & it'll get creamier (& easier to stir into other foods, etc.).
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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!
1180578
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. :)
280273
I have only used my for nuts and spices. I have no idea about peanut butter. It's a great machine...
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It will chop finely, but it is definitely a learning curve on how to make it work that way. It's really easy to turn nuts into butter if you are not careful. Lots of shaking it up after a blast or two. For example: I can do it, but my wife can't. Of course that means I now have to chop all the nuts when she bakes, but it's worth the effort! ;)
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Not if you want to make nut butters. It has no internal cooling fan. If you just want to chop a few up, then yes. But if you try to use it to make nut butters, it WILL burn out. There's no escaping the laws of physics.
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I don't understand why people say it takes so long. I make peanut, cashew and almond butters, and it only takes about 2 minutes! I probably put in about 2 cups of nuts. I heard that you need to add oil, but I don't find that to be true. Just keep running and it will release enough oil. Although if you're going to store in the fridge, you might want to add just a TINY bit of oil to help keep it spreadable when cold.
1929455
It's a powerful blender, but it broke before I was able to make anything other than smoothies. I own the Tribest Greenstar Elite juicer & it makes excellent nut butter.
1498053
I make almond butter with it all the time. However, I have had to replace the blade twice since I purchased it. I purchased a blade on 12/11 and it is cracking again. I did contact the company and they are going to give me a replacement blade but require that I mail the damaged one back with tracking. There seems to be a design flaw with the blade since others have had the same problem.
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It's been almost a year since I had this, I returned it cause it didn't work well. I don't really remember if I used it to make nut milk or not. I now use the blendtec and it does a wonderful job, but you do need to use the nut bag but that certainly isn't a biggie. Sorry I couldn't 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.
2023683
This machine can make nut butters with the mincing feature. For best results you should soak your nuts for several hours in water to soften them before processing.
1427517
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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The Cuisinart Stainless Steel Spice And Nut Grinder is advertised as capable of doing nut grinding. Does this work better or worse? The Cuisinart device looks like it is not heavy duty. But I'm guessing it will create nut butters.
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Yes, I make almond and cashew butters all the time on this machine, using no added oils. Simply put whole nuts, turn machine on, and let it go. I stop mine every few mins, let it rest for a min or so, and then turn it back on. I do NOT add any oil. Be patient...you'll think it's not going to turn out, but keep the machine running and it will. The cashew butter in particular is fantastic.
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Make sure you are using salted butter. It might be too the quality of the butter keeper. I have used one for years and love it.