Pecan Butter

makes approximately 2 cups

8 oz pecans*
pinch salt
ground cinnamon (to taste)
honey or maple syrup (if desired, to taste)

*It is important to use fresh pecans in this recipe. It they are old and even slightly rancid the pecan butter will be bitter.

Toast the pecans in a 350 degree oven for 5-8 minutes, or until toasted and fragrant. Transfer the still hot pecans to a food processor. Add salt and process, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the pecans are ground into a smooth paste. This may take a few minutes. Add cinnamon and sweetener, if using.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.