How to Toast Pecans
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How to Toast Pecans
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Learn how to toast pecans! Today I'm walking you through two quick & easy methods for making toasted pecans in the oven or on the stove. Enjoy them in a recipe or on their own. Don't forget to watch the how-to video!
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Ingredients
- 1-2 cups pecan halves
Instructions
Oven Method
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Spread 1-2 cups of pecans evenly over an ungreased baking sheet (note that nuts may toast faster on dark baking sheets and slower on light-colored ones).
- Place baking sheet with pecans in 350F (175C) preheated oven and toast for 4 minutes. Remove from oven and use a spatula to stir/turn pecans. Return to oven for another 4 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from oven. Nuts should smell toasty and will be very slightly deepened in color once finished baking. If yours are not yet, return baking sheet to the oven in 2 minute increments, stirring in between, until pecans are toasted.
- Allow to cool before using as desired.
Stovetop Method
- Place a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
- Working with 1 cup of nuts at a time, add nuts and stir frequently until nuts are toasted (deepened in color and you can smell a nutty, toasty aroma, about 5 minutes).
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Notes
- I recommend toasting pecan halves and then chopping after baking. Unfortunately chopped pecans are less likely to toast evenly and are more likely to burn. However, if you only have chopped pecans on hand you can use this method but check and stir the pecans after 3 minutes.
- If desired, toss pecans with oil or melted butter and salt (1 Tablespoon oil or butter and salt to taste for each cup of pecans) before toasting. Nuts will appear dry when finished toasting. This is great for snacking pecans but usually not necessary if you are using the toasted pecans in a recipe.
- See my candied pecans recipe for best results.
- After toasting pecans, they will keep in an airtight container in a cool dry location for at least two weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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