
Warm, fragrant, and naturally sweet, this coconut butter is the kind of homemade spread that makes you wonder why you ever bought the store-bought version. Raw honey and ground Ceylon cinnamon fold into silky blended coconut for a flavor that tastes almost dessert-like but works just as well on morning toast as it does stirred into oatmeal or drizzled over roasted sweet potato. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here β its softer, more floral heat makes the whole jar taste noticeably more refined than the standard supermarket variety. The process is genuinely satisfying to watch: shredded coconut goes from dry crumbles to a thick paste and finally to a smooth, pourable butter entirely on its own, just from the heat and friction of the food processor. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that proves you are not missing out β no peppers, no paprika, no tomato-based anything, just clean and wholesome ingredients that are naturally free of the whole category. A pinch of sea salt at the end keeps it from tipping too sweet and gives it that bakery-counter depth. Store it in a glass jar on the counter and it firms to a perfect spreadable consistency as it cools.
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Add the shredded coconut to a food processor and process on high, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula every 60 seconds, until the mixture transforms from dry crumbles to a thick paste and then to a smooth, pourable butter β about 8β10 minutes total. The coconut will go through a clumpy stage before releasing its oils; keep processing until the butter is completely smooth and fluid.
Warm the honey in a small saucepan over low heat for about 1 minute, until it is just fluid and easy to pour β do not let it simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the ground Ceylon cinnamon and sea salt until fully combined.
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