57 Pecan Recipes Including Pecan Pies, Tarts, Cookies, and More (2024)

FAQs

What fruit goes best with pecans? ›

As the seasons change, the robust flavor of pecan butter meets the juicy splendor of stone fruits. When complemented with pecan spread, a ripe nectarine or peach weaves a flavor profile that's both sophisticated and comforting.

At some point along the way, I started toasting the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough. The reason is that toasting vastly improves both the taste and texture of pecans. The toasting of the pecan imparts depth of flavor that transforms this lowly nut into an extraordinary treat.

Rich and buttery pecans add crunch and depth of flavor to many dishes. They pair wonderfully with our favorite autumnal flavors—like maple syrup, bourbon, chocolate, and even sweet potatoes—and are the perfect snack regardless of whether they're raw or toasted.

Not only is it chock-full of approachable, family-friendly recipes, the book is also packed with priceless nuggets of kitchen wisdom from Queen Gaines herself. One such gem is her surprising twist on classic pecan pie. The recipe itself is pretty basic, spare one unexpected ingredient: ancho chile powder.

Pecans are also uniquely high in good fats and other heart healthy nutrients which is why this special nut is certified by the American Heart Association's® Heart-Check Program.

Improves Digestion

Since Pecan nuts are fiber -packed, and 1 ounce provides 11% DV of fiber they promote good colon health and facilitate regular bowel movements. Pecan nuts can prevent constipation and reduce the risk of hemorrhoids and colitis by cleaning out the gastrointestinal system.

Wet pecans allow the salt to stick easily to the nuts. Plus, soaking nuts helps neutralize enzyme inhibitors, which can harm your digestion, and reduce phytates, which decrease nutrient absorption. Just submerge your nuts in water while the oven is heating up and you'll be good to go.

Flattening the cookie dough provides more surface area that comes into contact with the ice bath, shortening the time it takes to chill. Then submerge the dough in the ice water and let it chill. After 20 minutes the dough will be completely chilled and ready for baking.

Popping your dough in the fridge allows the fats to cool. As a result, the cookies will expand more slowly, holding onto their texture. If you skip the chilling step, you're more likely to wind up with flat, sad disks instead of lovely, chewy cookies. Cookies made from chilled dough are also much more flavorful.

You want a richer flavored pecan? This is typically due to a very high oil content – Elliott, Lipan or a seedling (native) pecan may be best for you.

Why do my pecans taste bad? ›

Nuts with higher fat content, like walnuts and pecans can also go rancid after a few months if stored at too warm a temperature. If you notice that your nuts have taken on a noticeably bitter, sour flavor, they may have entered this unfortunate phase.

Some of the tannin and all of the corky material can be removed by washing the kernels before cooking. To "sweeten" the pecan meats (kernels), simply put the pecan kernels in a bowl and fill with lukewarm water. Stir and tumble the meats in the water for several minutes and you will see the discoloration in the water.

Smith's Pecan Pie has all the taste you'd expect from homemade. This delicious course in indulgence is truly a great way to show family and friends that they're special. Why make it yourself when you can make it Mrs. Smith's.

Pecan meal and pecan flour are made from nicely ground up pecan nuts. A finer grind produces the pecan flour. The larger pieces, also referred to as flakes are what makes up pecan meal. Did you know you can use pecan meal the same way you would typically use flour?

Original award winning Classic Beef filling mixed with delicious bacon and a whole egg cracked on top. Finished with tasty grated cheese. The only product on the commercial pie marked with a whole cracked egg and the original Breakfast Pie offer.

"Many of us don't get enough fiber, so eating more nuts is an easy way to get more of it," she told Women's Health. But keep it realistic, warns the experts at the Mayo Clinic, "... you could end up canceling out the heart-healthy benefits of nuts if they're covered with chocolate, sugar, or salt."

A basic nutcracker that you'll find in almost any grocery or kitchen goods store is made up of two metal rods. The rods are held together by a hinge. Just place your pecan between the rods, squeeze them together and crack the shell.