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In reply to the discussion: Which goes first? Peanut Butter or Jelly? [View all]trof
(54,274 posts)First, plant about an acre of peanuts.
If you don't have access to an acre of fertile ground, why not?
Plant them in early-to-late May.
It wiil take a bit over three months for them to mature.
Plan on harvesting sometime in September.
Let them air dry for a couple of weeks or so, depending on humidity.
When 'ripe' shell the nuts and roast in a 350 oven for 15 - 20 minutes.
When cooled, pop the skins off.
You don't want skins in your PB.
Bitter.
Pop them into a Cuisinart and pulverize.
Add a bit of peanut oil and honey (if you like) for smoother consistency.
Viola!
Peanuts are legumes.
That's why they're called PEAnuts.
They grow underground.
It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
I hope this has settled the question.
Yer welcome.