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How to Toast Pecans

Learn how to effortlessly toast pecans in just 10 minutes using an oven method that enhances their crunch and intensifies their nutty flavor.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw pecans

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread the raw pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the pecans for 8-10 minutes, stirring once or twice during cooking. Check the pecans for doneness by breaking one open. If the nut looks golden brown inside and has a fragrant, toasty aroma, it's ready.
  4. Let the pecans cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving or using in a recipe. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Ensure the container is tightly sealed to prevent exposure to air or moisture, which will soften them. You can also store toasted pecans in the freezer for up to 1 year in a well-sealed, freezer-safe container or bag to avoid freezer burn. Thaw at room temperature for an hour before adding to recipes. 
  • Tips:
  • Spread pecans evenly on a sheet. Make sure to spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet, and don't overcrowd. This will help them toast evenly.
  • Make sure to spread the pecans in a single layer on the baking sheet, and don't overcrowd. This will help them toast evenly.
  • Stir nuts during toasting. To promote even browning and ensure that all sides of the nuts get exposed to heat, stir the pecans once or twice during the toasting process.
  • To promote even browning and ensure that all sides of the nuts get exposed to heat, stir the pecans once or twice during the toasting process.
  • Keep a close eye on the pecans as they toast. Nuts can quickly go from perfectly toasted to burnt. While you don't have to watch them like you would if toasting on the stovetop, you still want to keep an eye on them. Set a timer and consider turning the oven light on.
  • Nuts can quickly go from perfectly toasted to burnt. While you don't have to watch them like you would if toasting on the stovetop, you still want to keep an eye on them. Set a timer and consider turning the oven light on.
  • Check for doneness by breaking a pecan between your fingers. If the nut looks golden brown inside and has a fragrant, toasty aroma, the nuts are ready.
  • If the nut looks golden brown inside and has a fragrant, toasty aroma, the nuts are ready.
  • Give enough time for the nuts to cool down. Before transferring them to a container for storage or adding them to recipes, allow the nuts to cool down completely. This helps them to firm up and achieve ideal crunchiness.
  • Before transferring them to a container for storage or adding them to recipes, allow the nuts to cool down completely. This helps them to firm up and achieve ideal crunchiness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 14IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.