Jif Almond Butter, Creamy, 12 Ounce

At the risk of sounding like a snob, I was a little apprehensive about this product, simply because it's from Jif. I think of Jif as a run-of-the-mill producer of peanut butter, and not much more! It had been a while since I'd bought cashew butter, and when I saw this as an add-on item, I thought, what the heck?!Well, I was pleasantly surprised. Very pleasantly surprised.Its flavor is true to cashews--there's no doubt about what you're eating. And its texture is the way I LIKE nut butters, smooth and creamy.True nut butter aficionados would probably complain about its texture, which is the way it is because of its addition of various oils, and that's fine. I understand that this is probably not the best choice for everyone. However, for me, it's exactly what I like.The much-pricier cashew butters I've bought in the past had a much less creamy texture and, as I recall, benefited from stirring. There's no stirring necessary with this product--just open the jar and you're good to go. Use it exactly as you would peanut butter: in sandwiches, on crackers, with celery, etc.Another thing some might find offensive is its addition of sugar. I actually prefer a slightly sweet taste, and the amount of sugar in this cashew butter does not render it cloyingly sweet. It enhances the cashew flavor, if anything.Finally, even though I read its size/description, I was surprised at how small the jars are. I guess I'm so used to buying peanut butter--in sizes larger than 12 ounces--that I had a mental image of what I'd be receiving...and was surprised. Just note that it is 12 ounces, and do look at its little graphic depicting the jar's size relative to a human hand. I didn't! :)

I have wanted to try almond butter for a long time, and there are a lot of fancy almond butter's out there with some very fancy price tags, so I decided to go with the name I know and the price I can afford. That's what makes Jif almond butter so great, its really good without the fancy price. The best way i can describe it is it's creamy and smooth like peanut butter, but it's made with, and tastes like almonds. It has a good texture and you don't have to stir it every time you use it. I really enjoy it and I would definitely buy it again.

This is better than I expected. It has a slightly sweet flavor that is a nice change of pace from peanut butter. However, it is lower in protein than peanut butter, at 5 grams per ounce serving (compared to peanut butter's 7 grams per ounce). But I like some variety and this provides that. While peanut butter is stll my all time favorite nut butter, the cashew butter is a nice change of pace. This product is worth trying.

We have a 4 year old with a peanut allergy, but the rest of our family od 4 loves peanut butter. This has been the ultimate peanut butter replacement for us. I absolutely love cashew butter and Jif Cashew butter is perfectly blended unlike other small, local brands. It's somewhat difficult to find in stores, so I often go to AMAZING when I need to replenish our supply.It is so much more expensive than peanut butter but it tastes so good and when you're dealing with an allergy situation.... it's worth it!I have used cashew butter as a direct, equal substitute for peanut butter in many recipes. We have yet to be disappointed. I even made "peanut butter " cookies with it. Yum. Yum. Yum.

Jif almond butter is not as flavorful as I expected. No reason to add sugar to almonds and not as creamy as Jif peanut butter. I will finish the jar but will not purchase again. I had hoped it would be good and they would make a "to go" version.

This is probably one of the most delicious things ever created and I ate so much of it that I had to stop buying it. My cholesterol and blood pressure would've rebelled. Cashew butter is a little difficult to find at regular supermarkets so buying it online is such a convenience. It's delicious and creamy and I could eat it with a spoon straight out of the jar. Or even without a spoon and just use my fingers to scoop it out. Basically, it's addictive. I'd buy it again if I ever learned to control myself.

Not anything to go out of your way to try. Wanted a frugal version of artisans and dear reader let me tell you this is not it. Leaves a film on the roof of your mouth from the hydrogenated oils and barely tastes of cashews. Made some fudge with it and the cashew taste disappeared altogether. Will stick with Barney Butter for almond butter and Artisana for cashew when I can afford it. It is very frustrating to have to pay so much more for nut butters just due to allergies...