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How to Roast Hazelnuts (Filberts)

Roasted hazelnuts on a baking sheet.
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Learn how to roast hazelnuts (filberts) three ways: in the oven, toasted in a pan, or over a wood fire, plus the easy way to peel off the skins.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (135 g) raw hazelnuts
  • 1/2 tablespoon oil (optional for oil roasting - see note #5)
  • salt, seasonings (optional)

Instructions

  1. To roast hazelnuts in the oven, preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C). Arrange the hazelnuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet to roast evenly. Move the sheet to the middle rack and roast for 12 to 13 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  2. The nuts are ready when they turn slightly golden brown, and the cracked skin releases a nutty smell. Remove the hazelnuts from the oven and place them on a clean dish towel to cool for 1 minute.
  3. To toast hazelnuts in a pan, place the nuts in a single layer in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir regularly with a wooden spatula for about 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer them to a clean tea towel and let cool for a minute.
  4. To peel hazelnuts, close a towel over the still-warm nuts and rub them with your hands so the brown skins come off. Gently transfer the peeled nuts to a glass jar or airtight container. It is fine if some nuts keep a little skin (stubborn skins).

Notes

  1. Double or triple the roasted hazelnuts recipe if desired.
  2. Always place nuts in a single layer for even cooking. If you want to roast a large quantity of hazelnuts, do it in a few batches.
  3. Roast a mixture of nuts (hazelnuts with almonds) if desired.
  4. Use your oven wisely: roast your nuts after cooking or baking another dish.
  5. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, and seasonings for the savory version, then follow the recipe.
  6. The nutrition is calculated for dry-roasted nuts.

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