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Pinus pinea |
July: Cones continue to form and mature.
Safe for humans, allergic reactions to pollen possible. Italian stone pine is widespread in the Mediterranean region.. Pine nuts are used in traditional Italian cuisine.. Cones are hand-harvested, requiring patience and experience..
Tall coniferous tree with broad umbrella-shaped crowns.. Cones are large, containing edible pine nuts..
Cone collection takes place in late summer to early autumn. Mature cones are harvested to obtain pine nuts (pignolia nuts).
Best time to collect is when cones begin to open.. Seeds are extracted after drying the cones..
Seeds are shelled and dried.. Store nuts in a cool, dry place.. Seeds are edible after processing; raw consumption is not recommended.
Seed: Oily nut with delicate flavor and aroma
Shell: Hard, inedible
Shell: Hard, inedible
Roasted pine nuts (Roasting)
Simple and aromatic snack
Simple and aromatic snack
1. Roast shelled nuts in a dry pan until golden brown.
2. Cool and serve as a snack or salad topping.
2. Cool and serve as a snack or salad topping.
Pesto with pine nuts (Blending)
Traditional Italian sauce
Traditional Italian sauce
1. Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Serve with pasta or bread.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Serve with pasta or bread.
Salad with pine nuts and greens (Mixing)
Refreshing and nutritious salad
Refreshing and nutritious salad
1. Mix fresh greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
2. Add roasted pine nuts.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Add roasted pine nuts.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
Baking with pine nuts (Baking)
Nuts add aroma and texture
Nuts add aroma and texture
1. Add pine nuts to cookie or pie dough.
2. Bake according to recipe.
3. Serve with tea or coffee.
2. Bake according to recipe.
3. Serve with tea or coffee.