How to Toast Walnuts

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2 . Stage

Bake the walnuts: Spread walnuts on a large baking sheet—the size doesn’t matter as long as they are spread out without overlapping. Bake until the nuts are deeply golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Stir the walnuts with a spatula about halfway through baking. Keep a close eye on them, since they can easily burn.

3 . Stage

Cool: Leave walnuts on the baking sheet until completely cooled.

4 . Stage

Toast in a skillet: Set a medium skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the walnuts, spreading them out into an even layer. After 1 minute, use a spatula to stir them every 30 seconds or so until they’re fragrant and a deeper shade of brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Keep a close eye on the nuts, since they are quick to burn if left unattended. If the walnuts brown too quickly, pull the skillet off the heat or reduce the heat.

5 . Stage

Cool: Transfer the walnuts to a plate to cool.

6 . Stage

Transfer to a container: Transfer the cooled walnuts into a jar or lidded other container with a tight seal and store in the fridge for up to 3 months or freezer for up to 6 months. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars below!