Pine Nuts

Our premium pine nuts are small, ivory-coloured seeds with a delicate, buttery sweetness and a tender texture that melts on the tongue — one of the most prized and distinctive ingredients in Mediterranean cuisine. Harvested from the cones of stone pine trees, they are a labour-intensive crop that commands a premium price, and their extraordinary flavour more than justifies it.

Toast them lightly in a dry pan until golden — just a minute or two — and their flavour transforms entirely, becoming richer, nuttier, and more complex. Use in classic basil pesto, scatter over pasta and roasted vegetables, fold into Sicilian caponata, or use in Middle Eastern rice dishes and stuffings. Their delicate flavour pairs beautifully with basil, lemon, garlic, and Parmesan.

Key uses:

• Pesto — the essential ingredient for classic Genovese basil pesto
• Pasta and salads — scatter toasted pine nuts for flavour and texture
• Middle Eastern rice dishes — a classic garnish for pilaf and stuffed vegetables
• Sicilian caponata — a key ingredient in this classic sweet-and-sour aubergine dish
• Pine nut tarts — a classic Italian and Spanish pastry

Explore our full Nuts collection or browse our Seeds range for more premium ingredients. UK delivery available.