I Fell in Love with This Delicious Pistachio Butter After One Spoonful

Alexandra FosterEditorial Assistant
Alexandra FosterEditorial Assistant
As the Editorial Assistant for The Kitchn, I cover groceries, news, trends, people, and culture. I have 5 years of experience in communications and an MA in Food Studies from NYU. I previously worked at Food Network, and for nonprofits advocating for food justice.
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Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter on a slice of toast
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Pistachio has absolutely skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years, thanks in part to the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar that took the world by storm. Even prior to this trend I was a big fan of pistachio, so I’m not complaining that it is everywhere now. I have at least two nut butters in my pantry at all times.

So when I got the opportunity to try Peppertux’s pistachio butter, I eagerly jumped at the chance. And after one spoonful, it’s easily become a regular in my pantry.

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Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter Is My New Favorite Spread for Toast

Peppertux was founded by Malia and Ahat Caskurlu, who first started selling their pistachio products at farmers markets in Southern California, where they consistently sold out. They started going door to door and met a major buyer, and the rest is history. Peppertux specializes in pistachio butter, cream, drizzle, and squares (think: candy bars). 

All of the products are made with Turkish Antep pistachios that are PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), so you know you’re getting the real deal. This highly aromatic and flavorful variety of pistachio is often used in Turkey to make baklava and in Italy to make gelato.

Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter
$15
$15 at Peppertux

Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter adds natural beet sugar to the roasted pistachios for a slightly sweet nutty spread. It’s vegan, gluten-, palm oil-, seed oil-, and cholesterol-free. You can purchase Peppertux products online or in select grocery retailers, including Wegmans, HEB, Costco, Meijer, and Gelson’s. 

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My Honest Review of Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter

As soon as I opened the jar, I could see that this nut butter is thicker than average. It’s more like a paste, and I didn’t need to stir it much. I love how vibrant and green the pistachio butter is, and I could see some larger nut pieces studded throughout. 

But the flavor is really where it’s at. I could truly taste the quality of these pistachios. The nut butter is rich, nutty, creamy, and has the tiniest bit of sweetness. Unlike pistachio cream, which typically has more sugar and dairy added, this nut butter has a concentrated and prominent pistachio flavor. I can see why Peppertux calls it “baklava on a spoon.” In fact, the flavor reminded me of pastries I’ve tried in Morocco. 

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It’s delicious spread on toast, but I’ve also added a spoonful to a yogurt bowl and schmeared it between dates for a quick snack. Despite being thick, it didn’t stick to the roof of my mouth the way peanut butter does, and it isn’t oily. I can’t wait to bake it into cookies, puff pastry, and more. 

Buy: Peppertux Original Pistachio Butter, $14.95 for 7 ounces 

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: Bye-Bye, Peanut Butter: This Delicious Spread Is So Good, I’m Already Ordering Another Jar

Alexandra Foster

Editorial Assistant

For the past 5+ years, I've worked in communications and managed companies' social media accounts. Before joining The Kitchn, I served as the Culinary Editorial Fellow for Food Network. My work has been published in Food Network, Whetstone Magazine, and NYU’s Bite Magazine. While working in the nonprofit world, I decided to further my education at New York University where I earned my MA in Food Studies. My aim is to highlight diverse voices in the food world through my storytelling. I am also passionate about ensuring that all people have access to food and have worked for the nonprofits Just Food and West Side Campaign Against Hunger advocating for food justice and food security. In my free time, I love trying new plant-based foods, listening to music or podcasts, going to concerts, and being in nature. I’ve also loved baking since I was a kid and find it very therapeutic, so I will jump on any chance I get to whip up a sweet treat.

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