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Foraging Cooking

Corylus americana ?American hazel
Avellano americano
Noisetier d'Amérique
Amerikanische Hasel

August: Fruits are nearly ripe.

Safe, allergy possible. American hazelnut is used in cooking and folk medicine.. Considered a symbol of fertility and health..

A small deciduous shrub with edible nuts.. Common in North America, mainly in the USA and Canada..

Handpicking nuts from the ground or branches after ripening. Using mats or nets to collect fallen nuts.

Harvest nuts in dry weather when shells turn brown and easily separate.. Optimal harvesting time is late summer to early autumn..

Dry nuts in a well-ventilated area or under the sun.. Remove shells and inner skins before consumption.. Used in cooking.

Hazelnut spread (Grinding nuts with sugar and oil)
Sweet spread for bread

1. Remove shells and skins from nuts.
2. Grind into a smooth paste.
3. Add sugar and vegetable oil, mix well.
4. Store in refrigerator.

Hazelnut pie (Baking with crushed nuts)
Delicious dessert with crunchy nuts

1. Grind shelled nuts.
2. Add to pie dough.
3. Bake at 180°C for about 45 minutes.
4. Cool and serve.

Honey roasted nuts with spices (Roasting nuts with honey and spices)
Aromatic sweet snack

1. Roast nuts in a dry pan until golden.
2. Add honey and spices, mix and cool slightly.
3. Serve as a snack.

Hazelnut milk (Soaking and blending nuts with water)
Natural plant-based drink

1. Soak nuts in water overnight.
2. Blend nuts with water.
3. Strain through cheesecloth.
4. Store in refrigerator and consume fresh.