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!