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National Macadamia Nut Day

Food · September 4

A day for the macadamia nut, the round, buttery nut with a famously hard shell, enjoyed in cookies, candies and straight from the jar.

National Macadamia Nut Day falls on Saturday, September 4, 2027. That is 312 days away.

Macadamia nuts are the pale, round nuts with a soft crunch and a rich, buttery taste. They grow on evergreen trees native to Australia, and many in American stores come from Hawaii, where the trees are grown in orchards.

The shell is the hard part. It is thick, smooth and tough enough that ordinary nutcrackers often give up, so most macadamias are sold already shelled. Inside, the kernel is creamy white and high in fat, which is where the buttery flavor comes from. Roasting brings out a deeper, toasty note, and a little salt goes a long way.

In the kitchen, macadamias tend to show up in sweet things. White chocolate and macadamia cookies are the classic pairing, but the nuts also go into brittle, banana bread and chocolate clusters. Chopped and toasted, they make a crust for fish or a topping for oatmeal and yogurt. Some people press them into oil or blend them into a spread.

Because the nuts are rich, a small handful feels like plenty. They keep best in a sealed container somewhere cool, since their oils can turn stale if left out in warm air.

Ways to celebrate

• Bake a batch of white chocolate macadamia cookies.
• Toast a handful of macadamias and taste them warm.
• Sprinkle chopped macadamias over yogurt or oatmeal.
• Try making a simple macadamia brittle at home.
• Share a few nuts with a friend who has never tried them.

Dates

All national days on September 4

Also on September 4

• National Wildlife Day
• Eat an Extra Dessert Day

Categories: Food days