How to Dry Nuts (3 Steps)
If you're lucky enough to have walnuts, hazelnuts or filberts, and the birds have allowed you to keep a few, it's an easy matter to dry the nuts. The result will be the rich, delicious flavor of nuts dried naturally and slowly. Snack on them straight from the shell, or add them to your favorite recipe.
Things You'll Need
- Nuts in the shells
- Tray or screen
Instructions
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Spread the nuts in a thin layer on screens or trays.
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Place the nuts where they can dry naturally and slowly from an exposure to a steady, gentle air flow. A cool, clean, dry attic, porch or garage is best. Most varieties of nuts will require several weeks to dry completely, except for chestnuts, which will dry in about 4 to 7 days. Don't dry chestnuts longer than necessary, or they will be inedible.
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Test for dryness by checking to see if the nuts shake loosely in their shells. Shell one to see if it is light in color, and if it breaks with a pop or snap when you bite it. The flavor shouldn't be heavy or bitter.
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