Toasted Pecans

Toasted Pecans

Warming pecans in a dry skillet deepens their flavor and brings out a rich, buttery crunch.

Total 10 min Makes 2 cups Calories 100/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Tree nuts, Dairy

Toasting raw pecans over gentle heat intensifies their natural oils, resulting in a deeper, nuttier flavor and crisper bite. This simple technique works for snacking, salads, or baking, and takes only a few minutes on the stovetop or in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. Place the pecan halves in a dry 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

  2. Toast the pecans, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly darkened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the melted butter over the pecans, stirring to coat evenly.

  4. Sprinkle the salt over the pecans and toss to distribute.

  5. Spread the pecans on a plate or baking sheet in a single layer and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

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    Toasted Pecans

    Toasting raw pecans over gentle heat intensifies their natural oils, resulting in a deeper, nuttier flavor and crisper bite. This simple technique works for snacking, salads, or baking, and takes only a few minutes on the stovetop or in the oven.

    10 min 2 cups 100 cal

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups pecan halves
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the pecan halves in a dry 9-inch skillet over medium heat.

    2. 2

      Toast the pecans, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly darkened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    3. 3

      Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the melted butter over the pecans, stirring to coat evenly.

    4. 4

      Sprinkle the salt over the pecans and toss to distribute.

    5. 5

      Spread the pecans on a plate or baking sheet in a single layer and let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.