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How long does almond butter last?

Almond butter keeps for about 1 year in the pantry. Counted from when you open or store it, unless the package says otherwise.

Where	How long
Pantry	1 year

When stored in the pantry, almond butter may become hard and the natural oil may separate and float to the top; this is perfectly normal. To reincorporate the natural almond oils into the almond butter, simply mix it manually or with a hand mixer.

Storage times are the USDA FoodKeeper guidance for quality and safety, not a guarantee; a printed use-by date on the package comes first. Source: USDA FSIS FoodKeeper (CC0), fetched 2026-10-27, category Shelf Stable Foods.

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