Perfect Toasted Pecans are a “must have” because… well, because… they’re perfect! These pecans are simply toasted in the oven with no added fats, no butter or oil, no added salt, no added spices, no added – nothing. Just pure plain goodness. And, Perfect Toasted Pecans are super-easy to make ~ Just bake, cool and eat. Perfect, right?
Now, I do try to keep Perfect Toasted Pecans in my cupboard at all times in a tightly sealed container. They keep crunchy for about two weeks – if you can keep them around that long! I went into the kitchen, minutes ago to get some… We’re OUT of my precious, gluten free Perfect Toasted Pecans! But when you see how many ways we use them; you won’t be surprised that we ran out.
- Pancakes and Waffles (So good with real maple syrup)
- Hot Cereal and Cold Cereal
- Fresh fruit parfaits (Juicy fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, and crunchy pecans ~ Now we’re talking!)
Then there’s lunch and snack time!
- Perfect Toasted Pecans or Walnuts are perfect on salads with Bleu Cheese.
- Ahhh, the perfect snack... Grab a handful of Perfect Toasted Pecans or Walnuts, an apple and some carrot and celery sticks.
Before Dinner & Dessert
- Perfect Toasted Pecans are the perfect and easiest gluten-free APPETIZER; because they’re in your cupboard!
- Scoop your favorite ice cream or dairy-free frozen dessert in pretty little dishes, add fresh fruit and top with Perfect Toasted Pecans.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Spread pecans (as many as can fit on your baking sheet) evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
- Return to the oven and continue roasting until the pecans are golden brown; about 10 more minutes.
If your oven runs “hot” and you notice the nuts on the edges of the pan are browning faster than the nuts in the middle; give the nuts a stir then return to the oven until all the nuts are toasty-delicious.
I like toasting pecans at a low temperature (300 degrees F.) Nuts burn easily and they are too expensive to waste. I have toasted pecans at 325 and 350 degrees F. and found that the nuts can get very brown, remarkably quickly. Toasting pecans at this low temperature will give you wonderful results with no worries about burning them.
To test for doneness, since ovens vary in temperature:
After your pecans are baked; break open a pecan and see if it is toasted all the way through to your liking. Then carefully (the nuts are hot) take a bite of the pecan. Is it perfect? If you want the pecans to toast more; return the pecans to the oven for a few more minutes. Note: The nuts get crunchy as they cool.
Ahh… isn’t that a beautiful aroma? Toasted nuts are ever so lovely.
Since we were out of pecans… I toasted walnuts! I just pulled these out of the oven. Yum, delicious!
- Mix pecans with sea salt (It is important to use sea salt – I like Real Salt) and filtered water and leave in a warm place for at least 7 hours; preferably overnight.
- Drain in a colander. Spread the pecans on a stainless-steel or glass baking pan and place in a warm oven (or a dehydrator) that is no more than 150 degrees F. for 12-24 hours, stirring occasionally, until completely dry and crisp.
- Store in an airtight container.
Love roasted pecans! Thanks for the great instructions and too funny on Buns of Steel guy! 😉
Shirley
Buns of Steel??! That is so funny!!
"Truthfully" though… he does LOVE my Perfect Toasted Pecans…
As a resident of Whidbey Island, I have named this Statue, "Buns of Steel".
Gotta love it – -I bet HE loves your pecans!!!!!!!!!