DIY Coconut Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Place the coconut shreds in your food processor or blender.
2. 2
   Turn it on and allow it to process the coconut until it forms a thick paste, while scraping the inside bowl a couple times.
3. 3
   To reach the stage shown in the picture (looks like a delicious frosting, doesnt it?
4. 4
   ), it took me about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   But if you continue to mix for another 5 or 6 minutes, it can become a lot more liquid-like.
6. 6
   I wanted something a little more firm this time, so I stopped once the mixture was smooth and glossy but still nice and firm.
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   And thats it!
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   This recipe will make about 3/4 cup of coconut butter.