Who doesn't love the irresistible crunch of roasted nuts? A pleasure for the palate and an extra touch of crunch for your favourite dishes. But did you know that roasting dried fruit at home is very easy and allows you to obtain a customised and infinitely tastier result than ready-made nuts? Let's find out together how to turn simple hazelnuts or almonds into real superfoods, rich in flavour and nutrients!
Let's dive into this simple process. Start by choosing your favourite dried fruit: almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews... you are spoilt for choice! For an even more intense flavour, we recommend marinating them in salted water for a few minutes before roasting. This will enhance their natural flavour and remove any residue.
Once drained, unleash your imagination with flavourings! Salt, pepper, paprika, herbs, ginger, cinnamon... the combinations are endless. Spread the flavoured dried fruit on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake until golden brown. Be careful not to burn it! Check it occasionally and turn it over to ensure even roasting.
Once ready, let it cool for a few minutes before enjoying. Your patience will be rewarded with an even more intense and aromatic flavour.
Creative ideas for flavouring your dried fruit
Almonds go perfectly with rosemary and garlic, creating an irresistible Mediterranean combination. Hazelnuts, on the other hand, love bitter cocoa and cinnamon for a sweet and spicy touch. Pistachios, with their delicacy, are enhanced with sweet paprika and a drizzle of olive oil. Finally, cashews, more full-bodied, lend themselves to bolder combinations, such as curry and ginger. But the combinations can be endless.
How to toast dried fruit: one step at a time
- Choose your nuts: almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, cashews... you name it!
- Salted soaking: soak the dried fruit in salted water for 5 minutes to enhance the flavour.
- Drain and flavour: drain well and indulge in flavourings! Salt, pepper, paprika, herbs, ginger, cinnamon... the combinations are customisable to your taste!
- Roll out and bake: spread on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake until golden brown. The ideal temperature is around 180°C, but adjust the baking time according to the size of the dried fruit.
- Rest and enjoy: let it cool for a few minutes before enjoying your creation.
Toasting dried fruit at home is not only a way to create tasty snacks!
The kitchen is a laboratory of flavours, and roasted dried fruit is one of the most versatile ingredients you can have at your disposal. Add it to your cereals, your yoghurt, your salads or use it to decorate your desserts. Get inspired and create original and surprising recipes!
If you want to always have your ingredients on hand to make delicious recipesvisit our section at the following link: dried fruit.
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