Elliot

About Elliot Pecans

Henry Elliot first encountered this particular variety growing on his Milton, Florida farm in 1912. Now most Elliot trees are grown in Georgia, though we are lucky to have some here in Oklahoma as well! In the 1960's Elliots became a favorite orchard choice for growers because of its high quality nuts, excellent yield, and superior drought and disease resistance. These same factors make it an excellent choice for home growers as well.

Elliots are renowned among food enthusiasts and culinary experts for their distinctive sweet taste, rich oil content, and naturally buttery texture. It is a notable party nut, and has a distinct hickory flavor. This plump, round nut offers a pecan-eating experience unlike any other. With only a select few growers cultivating them, their scarcity makes them a delicacy to be savored.

The compact rounded size and shape of the Elliot pecan make it ideally suited for elevating your baking. Use on charcuterie trays, on salads, to top cookies or in baking pies,

Elliott Pecan Halves - 8 oz to 5 Pounds

Tips For Storing and Using Pecans

Shelled pecans properly stored in the refrigerator are good for up to nine months. If stored in the freezer from 10 degrees to 31 degrees, they will keep for two years. If stored in the freezer at 0 degrees, they can be stored for up to five years.

"Cool and Dry" are the most important things to remember about storage. If using right away, there is no need to refrigerate pecans. If it will be a while before you need them, they should be packaged in plastic or glass containers to keep the best flavor. Pecans are oily and might absorb flavors from other items stored nearby. Pecans can be thawed and re-frozen to use in recipes and for eating.

The nut-filling stage for pecans is usually from mid-August to early October, with harvest occuring between September and December, depending on the variety. Freshness and flavor depend more on the storage and care after harvest than the timing of the harvest itself.

Once pecans get older and start to turn dark or dry, they are still safe to eat but flavor is lost. If your pecans are squishy or moldy, discard them.

If picking and shelling your own pecans, they will benefit from being rinsed off and dried in the oven- or even toasted- to remove any stray pieces of shells and dust. If buying the pieces, they are ready to use right out of the bag!

To make a pie, many people like to use the pieces or smaller sized halves which makes it easier to cut. The top can be decorated with a variety of other colors and shapes of pecan for a unique look. Most recipes call for between 1 1/2 to 2 cups of pecans. A pound sized bag is enough to make a pie plus have leftovers to snack on.

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