Homemade Pecan Flour

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Homemade pecan flour is a nutritious and delicious alternative to all-purpose flour that you can make easily at home. Grind up pecans in a food processor until they reach a fine consistency. It can be used to replace up to 25% of the all-purpose flour in most recipes and adds a nutty flavor and texture to baked goods.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Flour, food processor

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan

Servings: cups

Calories: 753kcal

Author: Maureen Celestine

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups Raw pecan halves (see roasting steps below) about 16. oz

Instructions

Roast the Pecan Halves:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spread the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast the pecans for 8-10 minutes or until they become fragrant and slightly darker in color. Allow the roasted pecans to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
4 cups Raw pecan halves

Processing the Pecans:

Use the blade attachment for the food processor, then add the cooled roasted pecans and pulse in short bursts until the desired consistency is reached (finely ground or coarsely ground), making sure to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
Transfer the pecan flour to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.
(Be careful not to over-process, as the pecans may turn into pecan butter instead of flour).

Notes

You can use a coffee grinder if you don’t have a food processor. Here is how:

Add a small batch of cooled roasted pecans to the coffee grinder. Pulse the grinder in short bursts until the pecans are ground into a fine powder. Repeat the process with the remaining pecans. Transfer the pecan flour to an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place.

Freeze pecan flour to extend its shelf life and maintain freshness for up to 6 months. Though the texture may change slightly upon thawing, it will still work for most recipes, particularly baked goods.
Pulse the pecans rather than running the processor continuously. This prevents the nuts from turning into pecan butter and ensures fine, consistent flour.

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