Marcona Almond Butter
This post is in partnership with NOW Foods.
If you’re like me, you may have never heard of marcona almonds. If you’re fancy and cultured, you probably have.
Marcona almonds originate in Spain, although they’re now being grown in the U.S. and other countries as well. They’re a bit rounder and plumper than traditional almonds and resemble more of a macadamia nut than an almond. They’re milder in taste and don’t have as much of the bitterness that you can find with regular almonds. Because of their sweet and buttery taste, they’re a great addition to all kinds of meals and popular in Mediterranean cuisine.
I get a lot of nuts and seeds from my partnership with NOW Foods. When I saw these, I had no idea what they were so of course I bought them immediately.
When I noticed them in the back of my pantry earlier in the week, I knew I had to make almond butter with them to taste the difference.
You guys. It is so creamy and beautiful and delicious. Yes, I think “beautiful” is an appropriate term to describe how this almond butter turned out. I put it on my English muffin last night and it spread so smoothly I think I may be in love. Is that a thing?
If you’re looking for a way to change up your almond butter game, definitely get your hands on some marcona almonds. They’re also a great snack, so if you don’t turn them all to sweet, sweet butter, you can snack on them and they will be equally delicious.
Marcona Almond Butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1.5 cups marcona almonds
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread almonds in a flat layer on baking sheet. Roast for 9-11 min.
- Add almonds to food processor. You can let them cool or put them in right out of the oven. I’ve done both.
- Turn food processor on and add salt.
- Let the processor run until the almonds begin to break down and resemble butter (approx. 15-20 min).
- Once the butter begins to form, add the maple syrup. The mixture will start to clump together again, but let the processor run until it smooths out and butter has reached desired consistency.
- Eat with a spoon. Or dates. Or fingers.
I typically make a larger batch of almond butter, but I wanted to make sure this was good. My usual recipe is 3 cups almonds, 1.5 Tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp salt.
Questions:
- Have you heard of marcona almonds?
- If so, how do you eat them?
Looks so creamy! I can always use more nuts and nut butter in my life!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…Zucchini Walnut Espresso Bread {GF, Low Cal}
I used to make my own almond butter, but with the skin! I love marcona almonds on salads! I don’t snack on them, but probably should- they are delicious!
Carrie this fit chick recently posted…4 Lessons I’ve Learned Throughout My Fitness Journey
When I use regular almonds I keep the skin on but these marcona almonds came without any!
I have never heard of Marcona almonds- but I am definitely not opposed to trying them. I thought they were macadamia nuts from the picture at first! This post reminds me, I haven’t made nut butter in a very long time… time to change that!
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Do it! Life changing.
yummy this looks fantastic. I have made a lot of nut butter in my day but never with this kind of almond! I will have to try, and I love that you didn’t add any oil to it. I never add oil as I find if you blend nuts enough it gets perfectly smooth.
Patrick@looneyforfood.com recently posted…Cast Iron lamb chops with cognac sauce
Totally. That’s one of my biggest pet peeves w homemade nut butters. There’s no reason for oil!
Getting a lot of nuts and seeds from your partnership is so perfect because you make the BEST nut butters.
I love how you described them as buttery, because those are my favorite kind of nuts. That’s why I love macadamia nuts and hazelnuts so much.
Emily recently posted…Megan’s Recovery Story: Learning to Step Away From ED
Wow I havent heard of these before! It looks so creamy and dreamy–I will be on the lookout.
Heather @ Polyglot Jot recently posted…WIAW: 27 Weeks Pregnant
I have not heard of marcona almond, but I do know I need them in my life…..and my facehole 😉
Ange // Cowgirl Runs recently posted…No, You Don’t Need to Earn Food
You totally do.
omg yes they are soooo good! The only problem is they are also soooo expensive! 🙁
I know – why can’t nuts be cheap like rice haha
Never heard of these almonds (definitely thought they were some type of macadamia nut) but I’m drooling over how creamy this looks! I need a spoon, STAT!
Catherine @ A Cup of Catherine recently posted…Blissful Eats Chunky Monkey Waffles with 2-Ingredient Nutella Syrup
So creamy omg
Just three ingredients? L-O-V-E
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Yes mam. That’s the best way!