Good morning and Happy Monday!
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Perhaps you are wondering why I am so cheery on a post-Holiday Monday morning. The reason? I’m currently enjoying a slice of this Roasted Pecan Butter, Honeycomb and Sea Salt toast. Crispy, smooth, salty and sweet, this loaded toast starts with a slice of crunchy bread slathered with homemade Roasted Pecan Butter. Finished with chopped pecans, glistening Maldon salt and dots of sticky honeycomb, this simple-to-prepare breakfast can make any morning a special occasion (especially Mondays!).
I mentioned a homemade Roasted Pecan Butter above, and let. me. tell. you, it’s so easy to make. All you need is several cups of pecans, sea salt and a food processor (or blender). As the food processor whirs on, the pecans go from chopped to a paste to a puree to (eventually) a smooth butter. Finish with sea salt to taste. Continue reading for the recipe.
I’ve been itching to make homemade nut butter since reading about the process (+many variations) in Peanut Butter Comfort. I’m glad I finally got around to it! Imagine the possibilities: maple pecan butter, ginger pecan butter, coconut pecan butter, cinnamon pecan butter and gingerbread pecan butter to name just a few. The process can be applied to other nuts as well: almonds, walnuts, pistachios, etc.
Roasted Pecan Butter, Honeycomb and Sea Salt Toast
Ingredients
For the Roasted Pecan Butter:
- 4 cups pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, plus more to taste
For the toast:
- Sliced bread, chopped pecans, honeycomb (or honey) and flaky sea salt
Instructions
- To make the Roasted Pecan Butter, preheat an oven to 450°F and set a rack in the middle of the oven. Spread pecans out evenly on a rimmed baking sheet, and toast in the oven until fragrant (10 – 15 minutes). Start checking the pecans around minute 10, and keep a watchful eye to avoid burning. Let pecans cool completely.
- Transfer pecans to a food processor or high-powered blender, and add sea salt. Process for 10 – 15 minutes until the pecans turn into a smooth butter, scraping down the sides several times throughout. Season to taste with additional salt (I added 1/4 teaspoon more). Pour Roasted Pecan Butter into a clean jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
- To make the toast, crisp up a slice of bread in a toaster or oven, then top with a couple spoonfuls of Roasted Pecan Butter. Scatter chopped pecans over the toast, dot with honeycomb and finish with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. Enjoy immediately.
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I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!
Liren says
Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend, Brandon! This surely cures the post holiday blues – I just LOVE this idea! Pecans are my favorite – I can see slathering this over everything!
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Liren! My weekend was relaxing. Pecans are a favorite of mine too. I just love the smokey, caramely notes that come out when they’re roasted.
The Food Hunter says
This is my kind of food! love nut butters!
Brandon Matzek says
Thank you!
Olivia @ Olivia's Cuisine says
Whaaaaat? I want a slice right now, please! This looks like the ultimate breakfast and I need to make it ASAP!
Brandon Matzek says
It’s SO satisfying. Thanks Olivia 🙂
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
For some strange reason I’ve been so scared of making nut butters… but this post may help me get over that fear. If I could have this every morning I’d be a happy guy.
Brandon Matzek says
So simple! Give it a try. I just love the variation possibilities!
Millie l Add A Little says
That toast looks absolutely amazing and would make the perfect gift!
Brandon Matzek says
Great idea Millie! This would totally be a good food gift.
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
What a great idea- I never thought of making nut butter before- move over store bought peanut butter! Roasted Pecan Butter, here I come!
Brandon Matzek says
Yes!!! Give it a try. Thanks Fran 🙂
heather @french press says
I am SO craving toast right now! and that pecan butter sounds simply delicious
Brandon Matzek says
Me too :)! Thanks Heather.
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
Brandon – what a simple but delicious breakfast. I’ve made lots of roasted and ground nuts for Passover baking but haven’t turned any of it into butter. With your inspiration, maybe I’ll do that – with a drizzle of honey on matzo.
Brandon Matzek says
That sounds SO good. Yeah this would be the perfect use-up for any leftover nuts.
Steph @ Steph in Thyme says
What an amazing breakfast. I love toast in the morning with my coffee – I usually top with smashed avocado or almond butter and hemp seeds. I love this creative combination and can’t wait to try!
Brandon Matzek says
Avocado toast is a staple in my house too. When I’m not eating almond or pecan butter toast!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
It’s amazing how naturally sweet roasted pecans are, just by themselves, isn’t it? Love your toast inspiration! Never really knew what to do with my honeycomb, but this is a great idea.
Brandon Matzek says
Yeah, I looooove pecans. I’ve always got a Costco bag of them in my pantry. I purchased the honeycomb for a cheese plate, and now I like to spread it on toast or sometimes mix in ice cream. Thanks Dorothy!
Katherine says
I’m kind of annoyed with myself for not having made pecan butter before! I can’t wait to try this one – in fact, I’m pretty sure I’ll be making it tonight. Thanks for the inspiration!
Brandon Matzek says
Do it!!! Thanks Katherine 🙂
Josie says
This looks delish! Love creamy pecan butter, and topping it off with a pinch of sea salt sounds perfect! Yum 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks Josie!
Kristen says
I’ve made homemade peanut butter before, but now I want to try pecan….it sounds amazing. That toast would be heaven!
Brandon Matzek says
Give it a try! So tasty 🙂
Rebecca @ C'est Si Bon MD says
Hi Brandon,
Thanks for this idea! I was just thinking that I’m getting sick of plain old peanut butter, and pecans have always been my favorite nut. Pecan butter might be my new go to with sliced bananas on toast for breakfast!
Sippitysup says
If nut butter can make a man cheery then sign me up for a whirl at it. GREG
Brandon Matzek says
Well it can definitely make me happy :). Enjoy your weekend!
June Burns says
Wow now that sounds like my kind of toast! That would make anyone happy to start the day 🙂
Brandon Matzek says
Thanks June :)!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I could eat this by the spoonful! It looks so silky smooth and with the honey, I’m sold!!
Brandon Matzek says
I have also been eating it by the spoonful. Thanks Averie :)!
Kari says
Looks so amazing! So unique!
Kari
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