How to Make Coconut Butter (And Recipes to Use In!) (2024)

FAQs

How long does homemade coconut butter last? ›

Keep the coconut butter stored at room temperature in the pantry. It will keep for months. It will become very hard during storage. To use again, you will need to warm it first, so that it becomes a liquid again.

It has a low smoking point, so you shouldn't use it for frying or sautéing ingredients. It can replace butter when baking, though. This ingredient is a great substitute for any type of fat when making baked goods. It's most commonly used as a substitute for nut butter.

Creamed coconut is also made from ground dehydrated coconut flesh, and then compressed into a block. It is similar in form to coconut butter but is very dense and is most commonly mixed with water to make coconut milk or added to soups or stews.

It does not have to be refrigerated as it will get too cold and not be spreadable. In the cooler months, store coconut butter in a warm place in the kitchen but away from sunlight so that it is creamy and spreadable. While in storage, you may notice some oil separation.

What does coconut butter taste like? Coconut butter tastes like straight coconut. It's lightly sweet and nutty, and I find it to be very pleasant! But, if you're not a coconut fan, this recipe probably isn't for you.

How do you tell if coconut butter is bad? Check for any signs of mold, which could appear as fuzzy, greenish-blue spots on the product. Unpleasant smells, like rancidity or mildew, and a noticeable change in flavor are also indicators that the coconut butter has spoiled.

A lot of my favorite ways to eat coconut butter coincide with breakfast: spreading it on toast, mixing it into oatmeal and smoothies. And, it's especially luxurious with pancakes and French toast.

A: Coconut oil and coconut butter hardens as the temperature drops, it will be soft and smooth when it warms up again. It does not effect the products flavor or usefulness.

Since I like to avoid using oil in my baked goods, I like to use coconut butter for richness. It yields a very buttery result. You can buy coconut butter in the stores or make Homemade Coconut Butter. 2 store brands I like are the Nutiva and Maranatha brands.

Neither one is basically better or worse than the other, but both make life a little more delicious, so there's no reason to ban them from your kitchen entirely. However, we recommend you use both sparingly. Here's why: Saturated Fats: Both butter and coconut oil, in terms of nutrition, are loaded with saturated fats.

What's the difference between coconut oil and coconut butter? ›

Coconut oil is made entirely of fat, mostly saturated. One tablespoon has around 14 grams. Coconut butter is made from the whole coconut, so it also contains saturated fat, around 10 grams per tablespoon. It has nutrients coconut oil doesn't, most notably fiber.

Shake well before use, as the liquid and cream will have separated. Coconut cream has a short shelf life once opened, so refrigerate and use within 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

You'll sometimes find cream of coconut—including brands like Coco López and Coco Reàl—near the mixers in your grocery store, but if you don't see them, the cans can also be ordered online.

Creamed coconut, also known as coconut butter, is a coconut product made from the unsweetened dehydrated fresh pulp of a mature coconut, ground to a semi-solid white creamy paste. It is sold in the form of a hard white block which can be stored at room temperature.

The fibre is also beneficial to control blood sugar levels and may help lower cholesterol. On the other hand, like coconut oil, coconut butter contains lauric acid that possesses anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. This will boost immunity and may help your body fight infections.

Coconut butter uses:

Add to your oatmeal: this is one of my favorite ways to use it! A spoonful will melt right on top of your morning oatmeal. It's so good on this Almond Joy Oatmeal, but also on all of these oatmeal recipes.

Coconut butter burns easily and isn't your best bet for stovetop cooking over anything higher than very low heat for a brief time. It's perfect for making fudge and candies and may be substituted for butter or oil. It will add a strong, sweet, coconut flavor to your recipes.