How to Toast Pine Nuts

5 from 2 votes

Learn how to toast pine nuts on the stove or in the oven and store them for months! They're a delicious addition to many Lebanese recipes and as a salad topping.

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 7

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 114kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup pine nuts

Instructions

In the Oven

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Place the pine nuts on a quarter rimmed baking sheet and shake it around to evenly distribute the pine nuts in a single layer.
Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until they become fragrant and golden brown. Enjoy warm or store for later use at room temperature for up to 3 months.

On the Stovetop

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the dry pan and toast for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until they become fragrant and golden brown. Enjoy warm or store for later use at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Notes

Storage: Store toasted pine nuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Tips:

Mind the heat. When toasting the pine nuts on the stove, you want to roast them just enough until they are golden brown and fragrant. Turn down the heat if necessary.

Stir frequently when using a skillet. Pine nuts can go from beautiful golden brown to burnt in a matter of seconds if left on the heat for too long. Stir often to ensure even toasting and prevent burnt nuts.

Use a heavy skillet. Consider using a thick-bottomed skillet that distributes heat evenly, preventing hot spots and make sure to preheat it before adding pine nuts.

Remove from pan immediately. Whether you use the oven or the stovetop, it's important that you remove the nuts from the pan as soon as it's done toasting, as the residual heat will continue to cook them.

Cool before storing. Wait until the pine nuts are completely cooled to room temperature and firmed up a bit before transferring them to a storage container. Otherwise, the heat will produce condensation, altering their crispy and crunchy texture.

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