To roast your fresh BC Hazelnuts in the shell, first turn your oven on and set to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheating your oven is the first step to getting a good roast.
Spread your hazelnuts out on a cookie sheet or shallow pan. Wait until the oven has reached temperature before putting them in the oven.
Place your sheet or pan of hazelnuts (still in the shell) into the oven.
Set a timer for 30 minutes.
Turn off the oven after 30 minutes, but leave the hazelnuts in the oven for another hour! (You can re-set the timer for one hour.)
After taking the hazelnuts out of the oven, you can begin enjoying them right away, or put them in a basket with a nut cracker for your guests.
Do not leave roasted hazelnuts out for too long, as they will not keep as well as fresh hazelnuts. Roasted hazelnuts are best eaten within a couple of weeks.
Directions on how to roast hazelnuts out of the shell in a frying pan… on the stove or over the campfire!
Place your shelled hazelnuts in a large skillet.
Place skillet over medium heat and stir the nuts frequently.
Toast for about 10 minutes, until the nuts are golden brown and the aroma tells you that it is time to eat them.
Watch them carefully and pull them off the heat as soon as they are “just right” since they can start to burn soon after this point!
Shelled, roasted hazelnuts should be eaten right away, and most likely they will be as they are hard to resist!
If you don’t eat them all and want to save some for later, it is best to store them in a zip-lock bag in the fridge or freezer.
Now that you know how to roast hazelnuts, you’ll want to purchase fresh BC raw hazelnuts to roast!
Roasted Hazelnuts are such a warm treat to offer guests! Whether offered as an appetiser or used in a savory dish or a delectable dessert, roasted hazelnuts are unrivaled in their rich, nutty flavour. Nothing says “welcome, winter guests” like roasted hazelnuts!
Rosemary Roast:
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Add to Your Favorite Recipes
Add in chopped, roasted hazelnuts to your favorite brownie recipe… cookies, cakes and more! Early winter is the time to add in this delicious nutty flavour to your dish! It is sure to please, and shows that you care! It is a small way to make a big impression.
You can also check out these recipe ideas for your roasted hazelnuts!
