How to Bake Pinecones
Decorating with pinecones is very popular, you can literally pick them up anywhere. Trust me, you will want to bake the pinecones before you craft with them!
If you decorate with pinecones, you’re going to want to bake them.
They are beautiful and natural and may have been highjacked by insects.
Bake them to get rid of insects and sap.
How to Bake A Pinecone
1. Preheat oven to 250°
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place a single layer of pinecones on the lined pan.
4. Bake for 30-45 minutes.
5. Don’t leave the kitchen-it gets hot in there with those pinecones 🙂
6. Remove from oven and use tongs, cool on a flat surface for 24 hours and decorate them 🙂
Bake
Smells great!
Hot, hot, hot!
Let them cool.
Decorate!
What’s in your oven today??
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Justyna says
September 19, 2019 at 7:36 pmCritters, lol 😉 Great advice, though!
CAROLYN says
November 3, 2017 at 1:37 pmI just baked my pinecones at 215 degrees for ABOUT 45 MIN. and they look great. Did two batches already and was going to spray now but saw where you have to wait 24 hours – why is this? The weather is good out there right now to spray them!
Cathy says
November 3, 2016 at 9:24 pmThank you soooo much for answering my question. I will definitely follow your directions to the letter. Again, Thank You!
Juanita Whittecar says
October 28, 2016 at 1:53 pmSo glad to find this page! I have been trying to sanitize pine cones, but using the vinegar and water method, soaking them for 30 minutes, followed by baking them anywhere from 200 to 300 degrees for up to an hour and a half. I tried soaking them for only 10 minutes and they hadn’t closed up too much, but as soon as I put them in the oven they closed completely! After baking for up to an hour and half they still don’t open up as pretty as before they received the treatment. And I am too impatient to just let them air dry! 🙂
I thought about just baking them, but firsts round had temp too high! Won’t go there! Second attempt I set temp at 250 and baked them for 10 minutes, watching them closely. Then I did a search on whether this method would be a good option and found this information! I have baked them at 300 degrees, but they were wet. Thanks so much!
clarissa says
June 28, 2015 at 2:39 pmI want to put baking clay on them first but the clay needs to be baked at 270 for over an hour. Will the pinecones still be ok when they come out?
Debbie says
June 28, 2015 at 9:15 pmClarissa, I am not sure about 270. I’m sorry but I don’t know.
Debbie
Chantelle says
November 24, 2014 at 7:19 pmThanks for the tip – I hadn’t even thought about bugs… eeewwww! I’m assuming the 250 degrees is in fahrenheit? (I’m in NZ where we use celcius). Thanks.
Debbie says
November 24, 2014 at 7:36 pmYes fahrenheit! Thanks 🙂
Jill says
October 10, 2014 at 3:01 pmYou can also put them in a ziploc in the freezer overnight .
Sandra Bisset says
September 14, 2014 at 6:47 pmI collected pine cones today for the first time here in Scotland as hoping to make some type of christmas decoration(??) had no idea you had to bake them??!! I take it no fire risk with this!!!!!!!!!!!!
Debbie says
September 15, 2014 at 10:18 pmMake sure you’re not baking at a high temp, this is just to insure any insects don’t make it in to your decor 🙂
Amanda says
September 4, 2014 at 11:03 pmThis is such a good idea. They don’t catch on fire though???
Karen - The Graphics Fairy says
November 19, 2012 at 12:56 pmGreat tip Debbie, I’m doing this today!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
November 2, 2012 at 3:56 pmWhat a great tip! I have tons of pine cones from the outdoors and I always just soak them and dry them out. Never thought of baking them to kill everything. What a great idea! Must try this.
LUCY says
November 2, 2012 at 11:52 amwell, I can honestly say that there are no pinecones in my oven …but what a great idea to kill the little critters….thanks for this great tip…xo
Kimberly from Serendipity Refined says
October 31, 2012 at 10:01 pmThanks for posting this! I do the same thing with Acorns! I don’t like “surprise visitors” in my home at the holidays (or any other time)…particularly the 6 or 8 legged varieties! 🙂
Jeanette says
October 31, 2012 at 10:31 amThanks! We live in a cabin in the woods and would soak them in bleach water, but will try this idea next time. Did you wash them before or after to get any dust off them?
Jordan@the2seasons says
October 31, 2012 at 9:12 amI never knew this about baking a pine cone. Thanks for the info.
LindyLouMacinItaly says
October 31, 2012 at 5:56 amWhat a useful tip thanks Debbie. 🙂
gina says
October 30, 2012 at 8:49 pmI have never heard of baking a pine cone! Makes sense though. My son was reading along with me & was afraid you were going to eat them! Lol
Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
October 30, 2012 at 6:49 pmI wish I had done that with my dyed acorns … I’ve been finding weevils in the bottom of the vase every day. I was sure the dye would kill them!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
October 30, 2012 at 1:26 pmHow smart are you!!! Brilliant…I will be baking my pine cones from here on out!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
October 30, 2012 at 9:31 amDebbie, I’m so glad that you posted this. I had Leo to pick up some humongous pine cones last week. It’s going to be a pine cone Christmas this year and we don’t want to be scratching, etc!!!
Daniela @frugal ain't cheap says
October 30, 2012 at 9:22 amI never seen people doing that! but it is definitely a great idea!
Rebecca says
October 30, 2012 at 9:10 amI read this post. I followed it EXACTLY. I don’t know what I did wrong but my pinecones TASTED AWFUL! ; ) Such a great tip and great post…for real! You always have such great posts! Getting ready to Pin and Share! Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com
Debbie says
October 30, 2012 at 9:22 amAdd more sugar 😉
debbiedoos says
October 30, 2012 at 8:43 amWhat a great tipe! Who knew..not me:)
cassie says
October 30, 2012 at 8:34 amGREAT tip!