How to Toast Pine Nuts

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Learn how to quickly and easily toast pine nuts in the oven on a baking sheet.

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If you know How to Toast Pine Nuts, you have the perfect crunchy topping or addition to so many recipes. You can either roast them in the oven, toss them in a toaster oven, or even toast them in a skillet.

Cook Time7

Total Time7

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1-4 cups pine nuts

Instructions

Toasting Pine Nuts in the Oven

Preheat oven to 325°F.
Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper and place pine nuts in a single layer on the sheet.
1-4 cups pine nuts
Toast nuts in preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. You'll know the nuts are perfectly toasted when they turn a rich caramel color and begin to give off a nutty aroma.

Toasting Pine Nuts in a Pan

Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat.
Add no more than 1 cup of pine nuts to the skillet in a single layer.
1-4 cups pine nuts
Toast pine nuts for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

You can also toast pine nuts at 350°F for 6-7 minutes, but be sure to keep a close eye on them since they can burn quickly at this higher heat!

Storage Instructions:

Pine nuts do not need to be refrigerated if stored for less than a month. To extend the shelf life, you can store pine nuts in the refrigerator in a big plastic bag or airtight container for up to 2-3 months.

Recipe Tips:

No refrigeration needed. These nuts can stay at room temperature for up to a month after toasting.
Spread them out. Be sure to use a large enough cookie sheet so you can toast your own pine nuts in a single layer.
Low and slow. Don't be tempted to increase the heat, otherwise they might cook too quickly and lose their buttery flavor.
Just a little. The stovetop method is perfect for small amounts of pine nuts.
Top it off. Throw some toasted pine nuts on top of hummus or in your favorite salad. Their unique flavor and buttery taste goes well with so many things.

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