hickory nuts
Pecan relatives, shelled
Hickory nuts are the edible seeds of hickory trees, enclosed in hard shells within thick green husks.
The nuts vary by species—pecans are technically hickory nuts, while others like shagbark hickory produce smaller, intensely flavored nuts prized for baking: The recipe calls for hickory nuts, but you can substitute pecans.
Cracking the tough shells requires effort, which limits commercial popularity despite their rich taste.
- pecansEdible tree nuts
- shagbarkHickory with peeling bark
- walnutsEdible tree nuts
- nut butterCrushed seed paste
- pie fillingPastry interior substance
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