Once I made coconut butter I started thinking about all the other nut butters I could make. A quick look through my freezer made me realize that I had several pounds of pecans that I purchased for something and never used, so I decided to make pecan butter. I have to admit, I am surprised at how much I love it! I often find straight almond butter to be a bit much for me, and I expected the pecan butter to be the same. However the because of the natural sweetness of the pecans just a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of cinnamon was all it took to make this nut butter shine. If you like a sweeter nut butter a bit of honey or a splash of maple syrup go wonderfully with the pecans. The pecan butter has a very liquidy texture, even when refrigerated, but that just made it easier to spread a thin layer on a piece of matzah or toast. A drizzle of honey and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and I had a perfect breakfast to savor. I also used it to make some amazing ganache filled pecan cookies.

Since Passover nut butters do not seem to be available here and I refuse to pay more than the price of the product in shipping I am planning on stocking up on nuts to make my own. Pecan, cashew, almond, hazelnut or even some combinations. Homemade nut butters have a freshness that store bought ones just can’t match, so I may start making my own on a regular basis.