How to peel hazelnuts


How to peel hazelnuts
The skin of whole hazelnuts, unlike that of almonds, doesn't improve their taste - on the contrary.

So you need to remove it before using them, and here's how.
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Last modified on: August 4th 2024
For 900 g, you will need:
  • 1 hazelnuts 900 g hazelnuts
  • Total weight: 900 grams

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Step by step recipe


Stage 1
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F).

Pour 900 g hazelnuts onto a baking sheet.

Stage 2
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 2
Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C (360°F).

Stage 3
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 3
After this time, you'll see that the hazelnut skin has darkened and cracked.

Stage 4
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 4
Pour the hazelnuts onto a tea towel and leave to cool for a few minutes.

Stage 5
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 5
Fold back the tea towel...

Stage 6
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 6
...and roll the hazelnuts back and forth between them for 1 or 2 minutes, pressing the cloth tightly.

Stage 7
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 7
Open the tea towel and remove the hazelnuts, which are already well peeled.

Stage 8
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 8
Fold the cloth over the remaining hazelnuts, and repeat the operation until all your hazelnuts are skinless.

Stage 9
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 9
You may have a few "resistant" hazelnuts, which retain a small piece of skin, as in the photo.

There are three possible solutions:

1) Put them back in the oven on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes, and start all over again.

2) Scrape off the remaining skins with a knife.

3) Keep them as they are, as this little bit of remaining skin isn't really a problem, unless your hazelnuts are going to be used for decoration.

Stage 10
How to peel hazelnuts : Stage 10
You'll appreciate the difference in appearance and taste between raw hazelnuts and peeled, roasted ones.
Remarks
To store, allow to cool before placing in jars.
Keeping: Several weeks in a closed jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe180 RDI=70 %50 RDI=5 %570 RDI=90 %6,020 RDI=300 %25,210 RDI: 300 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=8 %5 RDI=1 %60 RDI=10 %670 RDI=30 %2,800 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 900 g : 22.50 €

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