raw pecans????????????

[scunge]

My wife bought raw pecans.Are they suitable for pecan pie or do I toast them first???

[scubadoo97]

can go either way. Toasting brings out the flavor

[glutton]

I would suggest toasting them. I did that last night and it worked like a charm.

[danna]

FYI, that's typically how you buy pecans. They don't normally come roasted like many other nuts (at least not around here). Most cooks that I know use them as is. However, I do agree, they benefit from a quick oven toasting, but be very, very careful not to scorch.

[Ida Red]

I wouldn't bother toasting them if they are going into a pie. The oven time is enough toasting time for them and they might even end up tasting a bit burned if they were toasted ahead of time.

[rouxmaker]

You didn't say how much she bought, but pecans freeze really well. I always keep some in the freezer that I can pull out to top pancakes, bake into pies, cakes, cookies, etc. Spiced pecans around the holidays are always a hit and make great gifts.

[Jim Washburn]

They will be fine if you put them into the pie raw, but even better if you toast them lightly first. And *please* don't use corn syrup in your pie. Cane syrup will make it a whole lot better.

Jim

[bigjimbray]

I have 9 pecan trees in my back yard and I process them myself and when making a pie,
cookies, or cakes I always use them raw without pre-roasting them. I think Ida-Red
told you straight. use them as they are.