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Roasted pecans bring out the festive spirit at a party or a holiday fair. However, they are an easy snack to keep around the house year-round. It’s a big bonus that the act of roasting them fills the house with a rich, buttery scent.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (453g) pecan halves
- 4 tbsp. (57g) salted butter
- 1 tsp. (6g) salt
Optional Ingredients for Sweet Roasted Pecans
- Up to 1 cup (200g) of white sugar (optional)
- 2 egg whites (optional)
- 2 tbsp. (30ml) water (optional)
- 3 tsp. (7.8g) ground cinnamon (optional)
Steps
Prepping Your Pecans
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1Crack pecans if they are still in the shells. Remove them and separate the pecan halves in a bowl. You can also purchase shelled pecan halves at the grocery store.
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2Choose if you want to sugar your pecans as you roast them. You will need a few extra ingredients if you want them to be both sweet and salty.Advertisement
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Mix the water and egg whites if you are making sugar roasted pecans. Beat the mixture until it is fluffy. Fold in the pecans to coat them. -
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5Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius).
Seasoning the Pecans
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.1Mix your dry seasonings together. If you are doing simple, salty pecans, this will consist of only salt. If you are doing sweet pecans, mix the sugar, salt and cinnamon.[1] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Cut the butter into small pieces. Place them on top of the pecans in even intervals.[2]
Roasting the Pecans
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3Watch the oven until they look perfectly browned. Remove them from the oven when ready.
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Set them on a cooling rack. After they have cooled slightly, transfer them to airtight containers to store.
Things You'll Need
- Oven
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Shaker
- Spoon/spatula
- Timer
- Airtight containers
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About This Article
To roast pecans, start by removing them from their shells. Then, spread the pecans out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and season them with salt or sugar and cinnamon. You can also cut some butter up into small pieces and place them on top of the pecans to give them even more flavor. Finally, roast the pecans in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, stirring them halfway through. To learn how to make sugar roasted pecans, scroll down!
