How To Roast Raw Walnuts Food

HONEY ROASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Combine honey, sugar, salt, cayenne and cinnamon in a small pot over medium heat,.
• Stir once then cook 3 minutes till sugar dissolved.
• Add walnuts, stir to coat.
• Simmer 5 - 7 minutes or until syrup is lightly browned.
• Drain through a coarse sieve, discard cinnamon stick.
• Place walnuts on a wire rack over a 19 X 29 cms rectangular slice pan.
• Cook in moderate oven 180 C for about 8 minutes or until nuts have darkened slightly.
• Remove from oven, cool on wire rack.
• Nuts will crisp as they cool.

OVEN, STOVE TOP METHODS FOR TOASTING PLAIN WALNUTS OR OTHER NUTS

Steps:

• FOR OVEN TOASTING, this method is good for large amounts as well as small amounts.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Place nuts in a single layer in an ungreased, shallow pan or rimmed cookie sheet in order to prevent spillage.
• Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until the nuts are golden brown.
• Stir or shake the pan during toasting in order to aid in their browning evenly.
• Be careful not to burn the walnuts.
• Remove the pan to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.
• Toasted, deep golden-colored walnuts will continue to brown slightly after they're removed from the oven.
• FOR STOVE-TOP TOASTING, this method is good for small amounts.
• Do not chop or mince the walnut halves before toasting.
• Heat walnuts in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown and smell toasted.
• Since the nuts will burn easily in a skillet, you must stir constantly to ensure even toasting until the nuts turn a rich, golden brown.
• Remove walnuts to a plate or bowl to cool and sprinkle with optional salt.

TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently.