3-Ways to Easily Toast Pecans

"Three easy ways to toast pecans – in your oven, on your stovetop, or in your microwave!"

- Boston Girl Bakes

key ingredient

Pecans

INGREDIENTS:

– pecan halves *amount can be halved, doubled or tripled

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How To Toast Pecans (3 Ways!)

servings

1 Cup

COURSE

Dessert

total time

11 Minutes

prep time

1 Minute

1. Position a rack in the center of your oven. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).

To toast pecans in the oven:

2. Spread your pecans on a baking sheet with parchment paper in a single layer. You can line with parchment paper or skip it (this will just make for easy cleanup later).

To toast pecans in the oven:

3. Cook in a 350°F oven for 6-10 minutes. The cook time can vary depending on how many pecans are on the baking sheet. Be sure to stir the nuts a few times during the baking process so they all toast evenly.

To toast pecans in the oven:

4. Toast until fragrant and golden brown in color. Remove the baking sheet from the oven to cool to room temperature, and then use the toasted nuts as the recipe calls for them.

To toast pecans in the oven:

1. Spread pecans out in a dry skillet in a single layer. (no butter or oil needed).

To toast pecans on the stovetop:

2. Cook the nuts over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring the pecans in the pan frequently to prevent burning.

To toast pecans on the stovetop:

3.  Remove the pan from the heat and allow the nuts to cool to room temperature before using the toasted nuts in your recipe.

To toast pecans on the stovetop:

1. Place the nuts onto a microwave safe plate in a single layer (a glass pie plate works great).

To toast pecans in the Microwave:

2. Microwave the nuts on high for 2 minutes.

To toast pecans in the Microwave:

3. Remove and stir then continue to microwave in 30-second increments until pecans are toasted to your preference. This can vary depending on your microwave, how many pecans you are using, and if they are whole or chopped. Allow the nuts to cool before using.

To toast pecans in the Microwave:

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Enjoy!

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