It’s Tip Friday on Marilyn’s Treats. And todays tip is Toasting Nuts.
Toasting Nuts
Nuts will take on a deeper color when toasted. Toasting nuts enhances their flavor. Since nuts are high in fat, they can scorch easily. Always toast nuts in a shallow container in a single layer. A low to moderate oven (300-325°F) is best. The nuts are done when you can smell their aroma and they’ve become golden brown. Remove them from the oven when their color is just a shade lighter than what you’re looking for, as they’ll continue to cook a bit as they cool. Once the nuts are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a cool surface immediately, to minimize this carry-over cooking. If you’re toasting sweetened coconut, remove it from the oven and stir it on the baking pan every five minutes to ensure even browning.
If Toasting Nuts gets you wanting more see my Banana Walnut Bread Or these Sugar Cinnamon Cannoli!
This article is part of the Tips That Help in the Kitchen Series, Tip Friday.
Pili
July 13, 2016 at 5:17 PMThanks so much for the tips Marilyn!!
Marilyn
July 13, 2016 at 9:35 PMThanks Pili. I am glad it worked!
Marilyn
July 13, 2016 at 1:43 PMReply to :
Pili
COMMENT
I have never tried toasting nuts, but I’ll pin this post to remember for any time I decide to try. Thanks for linking up with us at Sweet Inspiration
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Thank you Pili! Your comment came through notification twice, but didnt post on the blog. I will check it out.
Frugal Hausfrau
July 12, 2016 at 11:26 PMGreat tips! You wouldn’t believe how many nuts I’ve burned on the stovetop – I’ll try this next time! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Marilyn
July 13, 2016 at 9:37 AMI can’t tell you all the troubles I go through. I started these tips because of that! Thanks Mollie.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
July 12, 2016 at 5:46 PMI love toasted nuts, especially pine nuts and almonds. I never thought about the carry over cooking, this is probably why mine end up too dark. Once again you’ve saved the day! I always learn new things when I visit you, I love that!
Marilyn
July 12, 2016 at 8:01 PMGlad my failures can be used for good! ????
Dee
July 8, 2016 at 8:35 PMI love your tips, Marilyn! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. 🙂
Marilyn
July 10, 2016 at 11:50 AMI am glad you like them Dee! Love your party.
Carla a.k.a Mrs. R
July 7, 2016 at 1:17 PMYum! I love toasted nuts for either snacking r as a topping to salads … it does bring the flavors out … thanks for sharing with us at #SimplifyWednesdays
Marilyn
July 7, 2016 at 7:44 PMI have lways liked pine nuts. I just got hooked on toasting them recently. Just need to measure them out better!
Ceri
July 6, 2016 at 4:06 AMWhat a great tip! I don’t toast that many nuts but toasted pine nuts are a regular staple in my salads. So, So tasty. Really useful post, Thanks so much for linking up with the #sharethejoy linky
Marilyn
July 6, 2016 at 4:22 PMYou are welcome Ceri. I find the best tips are ones I am lready doing but didn’t know why!
Debbie Williams
July 5, 2016 at 10:19 PMThanks Marilyn. Sometimes I fail to toast nuts even though the recipe says too. I didn’t know it helped the flavor. Now I do.
Marilyn
July 6, 2016 at 4:21 PMI skip alot of spices because I don’t store the expensive ones. I found THEY change the flavor. Who would have though?
Jess
July 5, 2016 at 1:34 PMDefinitely a great tip!
I’d love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Marilyn
July 5, 2016 at 2:38 PMThank you Jess.
Leslie
July 4, 2016 at 4:19 PMI toast nuts for brownies and for ice cream toppings. Since toasting gives me flavor they are so tasty.
Marilyn
July 4, 2016 at 4:44 PMI agree Leslie! I use them for sundaes all the time!
Helen Fern
July 4, 2016 at 2:37 PMPerfect instructions!! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Linky!
Marilyn
July 4, 2016 at 4:44 PMThank you so much Helen!
Cathy Lawdanski
July 3, 2016 at 10:15 PMI usually do mine in a pan on top of the stove, with mixed results. Will try them in the oven next time!
Marilyn
July 4, 2016 at 4:43 PMI don’t know but there is something about the oven that makes them moister. I have heard others even microwave them!
Jessica Foley
July 3, 2016 at 6:56 PMI’ve never tried toasting my own but you make it sound easy. I think I’d spend a lot of time looking into the oven to see how they’re doing. I like the idea of taking them out a shade before you think they’re done. Good tips for roasting nuts!
~Jess
#familyjoyblog
Marilyn
July 3, 2016 at 7:06 PMThank you Jess for adding your thoughts! I am happy when they cause someone to stop and think!
Linda
July 3, 2016 at 5:53 PMI can’t eat many of them but sure wish I could!
Hugs,
Linda
Marilyn
July 3, 2016 at 7:05 PMI can’t eat alot either. They make a great energy boost just by eating 6-8!
Janet Vinyard
July 3, 2016 at 12:41 PMHi Marilyn, It’s surprising what a difference it makes to toast nuts – it really seems to bring out their flavor! Thanks for the tips! Happy Fourth of July! Blessings, Janet
Marilyn
July 3, 2016 at 3:59 PMThnk you Janet. I am happy you agree. Toasted are so much better. Toasted pecans are great on ice cream!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom
July 3, 2016 at 12:13 AMYumm…I love toasted nuts! Thanks so much for sharing your tips with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Marilyn
July 3, 2016 at 3:57 PMYou are welcome Lisa!
Nancy Baten
July 2, 2016 at 3:02 AMAnd they are so healthy! Delicious!
Marilyn
July 2, 2016 at 12:38 PMThat they are Nancy!a great treat to offset sugar!
GiGi Eats
July 1, 2016 at 11:13 PMIf I could eat nuts, I would roast all of them! LOVE THEM SO SO SO much!
Marilyn
July 2, 2016 at 12:35 PMI dont eat many. But they are great protein and a good treat!