Step-by-step method that teaches you how to toast pecans in the oven or on the stove. This simple recipe takes just minutes to make, and toasted pecans add so much favor to any recipe!
Adding toasted pecans in place of untoasted pecans is a great way to bump up the flavor in the recipe!
Toasted pecans
- Take just minutes to make
- Add a depth of flavor to any dish
- Are a great way to add a bit of crunch.
How to toast pecans
You can either toast the pecans in the oven or on the stove.
Oven
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pecans should be lightly browned and fragrant.
Remove from the oven, and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet. Use as desired.
Stovetop
Add the pecans to a skillet over medium-low heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans are lightly browned and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet from the heat, and let the pecans cool in the pan.
Use as desired.
Uses
Toasting the pecans helps to bump up the nuttiness. Here are some ideas to use toasted pecans:
- As a topping to add a bit of crunch on dishes like ice cream, oatmeal, grape salad, or even candied sweet potatoes.
- In cookies or brownies to add a bit of nuttiness.
- Swap out the regular nuts in sticky buns, caramel rolls, or maple sticky buns to add richer flavor.
Storage
The toasted pecans will keep for up to 1 week when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Toasted Pecans
Equipment
- skillet
- Rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
Oven
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Spread the pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 6-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pecans should be lightly browned and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven, and let the pecans cool on the baking sheet.
- Use as desired.
Stovetop
- Add the pecans to a skillet over medium-low heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pecans are lightly browned and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet from the heat, and let the pecans cool in the pan.
- Use as desired.
Notes
- Pecans: I use unsalted pecan halves.
- Flavored pecans: To make flavored pecans, simply toss the untoasted pecans with about 1 tablespoon of oil. Then, add desired seasonings, and bake as directed.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Carina
I toasted an entire bag and used them in cookies and hot cereal, yum!!!
Kate
Great idea! Thank you!
Jenika
I followed the recipe and my pecans didn't burn! Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.
Kate
YAY!! Thanks for commenting!