Toasting nuts draws the natural oils to the surface, intensifying the rich nutty essence, creating a deeper color, and making the nuts crunchier. Toasting your nuts prior to adding them to a recipe can improve the flavor and texture of any dish. Or serve them alone as a tasty snack.
Yields6 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
1cupraw almonds or hazelnuts
1 ½tspolive oil
1tsppaprika (optional)
½tspfreshly ground black pepper
½tsp cinnamon
½tsp kosher salt
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Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until the almonds or hazelnuts are well coated. Spread the nuts in the prepared sheet pan and bake for about 15 Minutes or until golden brown. Stir half way through the baking time. Remove from the oven and lift the parchment paper off the pan to cool the nuts off more quickly. Be sure to keep an eye on these in the last 5 minutes of baking as they can go from baked to burnt in an instant.
3
Once cooled, the nuts can also be chopped and sprinkled over any homemade ice cream.
Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2
Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until the almonds or hazelnuts are well coated. Spread the nuts in the prepared sheet pan and bake for about 15 Minutes or until golden brown. Stir half way through the baking time. Remove from the oven and lift the parchment paper off the pan to cool the nuts off more quickly. Be sure to keep an eye on these in the last 5 minutes of baking as they can go from baked to burnt in an instant.
3
Once cooled, the nuts can also be chopped and sprinkled over any homemade ice cream.
