How to Toast Pecans
Toasting pecans is a wonderful way to bring out the nut's flavors. If you have a recipe that calls for toasted pecans or just want to toast some for a snack, here's what you do.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Pecans
- Oven
- Butter
- Microwave oven or small saucepan
- Cookie Sheet (non-stick preferably)
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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Melt butter in a microwave safe dish in your microwave or use a small saucepan.
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Evenly coat the pecans in the melted butter.
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Spread out the butter-coated pecans out on a non-stick cookie sheet in a single layer.
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Put the cookie sheet in the oven and watch the pecans closely while they toast.
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Toss the pecans once or twice while they are toasting. This allows for even toasting.
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Toast the pecans until they are crisp and aromatic. This will usually take about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Pecans can also be toasted without any melted butter or other fat. To do this, use a non-stick cookie sheet or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Toast as indicated above.
You can also use cooking spray instead of melted butter when toasting pecans. Spray the cookie sheet. Place the pecans on the sheet and toast as indicated above.
To save time, melt the butter in a shallow jellyroll pan in the oven, and then add the pecans and toast. There will be less clean-up.
Watch your pecans in the oven so you don't burn them.
