Smooth Toasted Pecan Butter

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet in one layer.
2. Toast the pecans for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant and a shade darker; watch closely so they don't scorch.
3. Let the pecans cool for about 10 minutes until just warm, which helps them release their oil without overheating the machine.
4. Put the warm pecans in a powerful blender or food processor and blend for 1 minute until they become a coarse meal.
5. Scrape down the sides and keep blending in 1-minute bursts, scraping between bursts, for 4 to 6 minutes until the pecans turn into a smooth, glossy, pourable butter.
6. Add the salt and blend for 20 seconds more to mix it in evenly.
7. Spoon the pecan butter into a clean jar; it thickens as it cools. Spread on toast or swirl into oatmeal, and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.