Can the processor attachment be used to turn nuts into nut butters? Has anyone had success doing so? Thanks!
587067
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.
74703
I really don't know. I would first research how other people make nut butter, what kind of tool they use. If they say a blender then I see no reason why you could not use this for that then.
572390
The Cuisinart is junk. I bought one and it will not do nuts without jamming the blade. It certainly wouldn't do butter of any kind. It is ok as a spice grinder but for anything else its junk.Carol
598846
Based on my experience, the first three are a definite yes. Nut butter without oil is possible but time-consuming, but better than a food processor. I haven't tried adding oil to the nuts, which seems like it would make it much easier. This isn't the best tool for dough, but it can be done. A food processor or mixer is better.
753090
I believe the instructions mention making butters with it but I've never tried. I imagine you could but wouldn't get it smooth like the commercial stuff. A VitaMix or food processor would work better. Hope this helps. By the way, it's GREAT for wheatgrass/greens.
246181
I'm reading these questions, because I've received this item as a much-wanted gift. (I'm thrilled!) And, coincidentally, I've just read an interesting series of posts about using a pestle and mortar for making nut butters on another site. See link. (I hope it's OK to post it.) Look for the comment and answers from a poster named Nablusiya. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/796482?page=all
912504
I have not done that yet BUT EVERYTHING I did for our Thanksgiving turned out great. The Food Processor part was GREAT. Sorry I could not answer your question but hope I helped.
1584525
I bought this item to make nut butter for my raw food restaurant where we make our own almond butter. The most efficient way I have found to do this is to first process the nuts in a cuisanart until they are pretty fine, then add them to the stone grinder. We add almond oil for a smooth consistency. If you leave the top of and help it along with a spatula for the first five minutes and then let it go for another five. Another review said you shouldn't let it run for more than a half hour because the motor isn't that strong and it usually takes less than ten minutes to make about 4 cups of almond butter.
1862903
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! ;)
1842180
It works great for making almond butter. It comes out super creamy. I use raw almonds and do not add anything else.
1677498
I don't think you will get the results. When it grates a potato there are always the last slice of potato stuck in the machine. If you are pouring in a gallon of nuts and aren't too picky it would probably do a fair job. I have some almonds, I will give it a try later, ask me again tomorrow or later. I love this attachment set, we have them all, This one stays in the mixing bowl . Will grate potatoes for hash browns to die for. Grates up cheese, omg. If you don't have these attachments for your mixer your missing out.
1996497
I have not used it to make peanut butter from raw nuts, but it did puree dried figs (quartered and soaked in Marsala) very nicely. It should work on nuts.
470672
Nuts and seeds are not advised due to the high amount of oils in them, plus specifically stated grinding such material voids the warranty. A better machine would be a food processor, that way you could make almond milk and or recipes requiring ground nuts. We use our mill a great deal ,have already had issues with the grinder teeth rubbing together and becoming damaged. After being notified the manufacturer immediately sent out a replacement free of charge, with free return shipping for the damaged unit. Wonderful customer service, and so far no issues with the replacement unit.
2067545
I use mine for only nuts. It will grind them to any degree of fineness you prefer, including to paste (almost butter) texture. Works best if you don't fill it too full. It's a dandy little appliance and well worth the price.
76089
We tried making almond butter with this blender and were not successful. It's partially our fault for thinking that if you soak the nuts for a few hours it would help blended them up faster. We have not tried since then. I know this does not necessarily answer your question but thought I would share my experience.
104858
I use it to chop nuts and make breadcrumbs. It doesn't actually do what a food processor does, though, in that it won't give you nice slices of fruits, etc. Also, I would not tend to run it dry for long periods, but maybe that is not actually a problem, and is just my conception.
872106
Yes. But it will take at least a half hour with the "s" blade. Almond butter is not a quick process.