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Substitutes for Peanut Butter
Common substitutes for peanut butter are Cashew Butter, Tahini, and Butter, with ratios below.
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Substitutes (3)
FAQ
- What else is Peanut Butter known as?
Peanut Butter is known as peanut spread, groundnut butter, peanut paste, creamy peanut, peanut puree, and pb.
- What does Peanut Butter taste like?
Peanut Butter is strong on fat richness, light on sweetness, light on saltiness, light on umami, and light on bitterness.
- What is the texture like raw?
- Thick, dense paste that clings to a spoon.
- Can be smooth or gritty with chunks, depending on the grind.
- What is the texture like cooked?
- Softens and loosens with gentle heat, turning glossy and pourable.
- Stays thick unless thinned with liquid.
- How is Peanut Butter used in recipes?
Peanut Butter is best stirred into sauces, baked goods, and smoothies for nutty richness and body. Works as a quick binder in cookie dough or energy bites. Doesn't caramelize or brown like sugar. Store sealed at room temp; refrigerate natural-style jars to slow oil separation. Stir before using.
- Does water content matter?
Peanut Butter has low water content. Doesn't add much moisture; batters may need liquid elsewhere.
- Does Peanut Butter help emulsify sauces?
Yes. Peanut Butter helps oil and water stay mixed in dressings and dips.
- What is the smoke point of Peanut Butter?
Peanut Butter starts smoking around 190°C, which is useful for frying.
Cooking methods
Works well
- Baking
Adds richness and a toasted nutty note to cookies, blondies, and swirled breads. Can stiffen batter, so thin with milk if needed.
- Sauteing
Melts into sauces like satay or noodle glazes. Stir over low heat so it doesn't scorch or separate.
- Slow Cook
Stirred into stews and braises near the end for body and a nutty backbone. Adds thickness too.
- Raw Cold
Classic spread on bread, fruit, or crackers. Thick, sticky, and clingy straight from the jar.
- Drinks
Blends into smoothies for body and nutty richness. Whisk well since it doesn't dissolve on its own.
Methods to avoid (3)
- Frying
Not used for frying. Low smoke point and sugar content mean it burns and smokes fast.
- Grilling
Not grilled directly. Can be brushed on skewers or glazes but burns quickly over open flame.
- Steaming
No real role here. Steam heat doesn't do anything useful for a thick paste like this.