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How to Toast Pecans

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!

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
11 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

Oven Method
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  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Allow to cool before using as desired.
Stovetop Method
  1. Place a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
  2. 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).

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

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

% 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.