How to Roast Hazelnuts

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Raw hazelnuts are quick and easy to roast in the oven.

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Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts so you can enjoy this nutty goodness in your favorite salads, eat as a snack, or to make a delicious chocolate spread. You can roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet to get a beautiful golden color, crunchy bite, and buttery nut flavor.

Cook Time15

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Jennifer Deppa

Ingredients

1-4 cups hazelnuts raw
Butter or oil optional
Seasonings optional

Instructions

If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.
Butter or oil, Seasonings

Toasting Hazelnuts in the Oven

Preheat oven to 350 °F.  Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper.  Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet. 
1-4 cups hazelnuts
Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Toasting Hazelnuts in a Pan

Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat.  Add no more than 1 cup of nuts to the skillet in a single layer. 
1-4 cups hazelnuts
Toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Peel Hazelnuts

Once roasted, let sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.
Alternatively, you can place the hazelnuts in a dish towel. Close it tight and let them steam for 1-2 minutes. (This helps to loosen up the peel even more.)
While still in the towel, rub the hazelnuts to remove any loose skins.

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1 ounce of toasted hazelnuts, or roughly ¼ cup.

Storage Instructions:

Toasted hazelnuts do not need to be refrigerated if storing for less than a few weeks. Store roasted nuts in a cool, dry place for the best results. Roasted, or toasted, hazelnuts will last for up to 1-2 weeks if stored at room temperature and up to 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator. To freeze, seal in an airtight container for up to a year. Good nuts will emit a nutty aroma, whereas rancid hazelnuts give off a scent similar to paint thinner or rotten eggs.

Recipe Tips

Raw is best. Be sure to get plain, raw hazelnuts at the store or they will burn.
Sugar and spice. To add some flavor to the hazelnuts when roasting, opt for butter or oil along with your favorite spices.
Avoid dark. Stick with a light-colored baking sheet so the hazelnuts don't burn.
Give some pressure. Use your hands to gently but firmly rub the nuts to remove the skin, or you can use a dish towel.
Get creative. These are deceptively delicious! Make a Nutella spread or replace other nuts, like walnuts or pecans, in your favorite recipes.

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