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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CAROLYN says
I 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
Thank you soooo much for answering my question. I will definitely follow your directions to the letter. Again, Thank You!
Juanita Whittecar says
So 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
I 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
Clarissa, I am not sure about 270. I’m sorry but I don’t know.
Debbie
Chantelle says
Thanks 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
Yes fahrenheit! Thanks 🙂
Jill says
You can also put them in a ziploc in the freezer overnight .
Sandra Bisset says
I 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
Make 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
This is such a good idea. They don’t catch on fire though???
Karen - The Graphics Fairy says
Great tip Debbie, I’m doing this today!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
What 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
well, 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
Thanks 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
Thanks! 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
I never knew this about baking a pine cone. Thanks for the info.
LindyLouMacinItaly says
What a useful tip thanks Debbie. 🙂
gina says
I 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
I 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
How smart are you!!! Brilliant…I will be baking my pine cones from here on out!
Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
Debbie, 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
I never seen people doing that! but it is definitely a great idea!
Rebecca says
I 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
Add more sugar 😉
debbiedoos says
What a great tipe! Who knew..not me:)
cassie says
GREAT tip!