How to Roast Hazelnuts

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Raw hazelnuts are toasted in the oven on a baking sheet.

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Learn How to Roast Hazelnuts so you can enjoy this nutty goodness in your favorite salads, eat as a snack, or to make a delicious chocolate spread. You can roast them in the oven or toast them in a skillet to get a beautiful golden color, crunchy bite, and buttery nut flavor.

Cook Time15

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

1-4 cups hazelnuts raw
Butter or oil optional
Seasonings optional

Instructions

If using butter, oil, or seasoning ingredients, toss nuts in the mixture until lightly coated.

Toasting Hazelnuts in the Oven

Preheat oven to 350 °F.  Line a large, lightly colored baking sheet with parchment paper. Place hazelnuts in a single layer on the sheet. Toast in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Toasting Hazelnuts in a Pan

Heat a medium to large, non-stick dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add no more than 1 cup of nuts to the skillet in a single layer. Toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Peel Hazelnuts

Once roasted, let sit for 1 minute until cool to the touch.
Rub hazelnut together using your hands to release any loose skins.
Alternatively, you can place the hazelnuts in a dish towel. Close it tight and let them steam for 1-2 minutes. (This helps to loosen up the peel even more.)
While still in the towel, rub the hazelnuts to remove any loose skins.

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1 ounce of toasted hazelnuts, or roughly ¼ cup.

Meal Prep and Storage

To Store: Toasted hazelnuts do not need to be refrigerated if storing for less than a few weeks. Store roasted nuts in a cool, dry place for the best results. Roasted, or toasted, hazelnuts will last for up to 1-2 weeks if stored at room temperature and up to 3 to 4 months in the refrigerator.

To Freeze: Seal in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to a year. Good nuts will emit a nutty aroma, whereas rancid hazelnuts give off a scent similar to paint thinner or rotten eggs.

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