Pecan meats spongy

Question

I am shelling pecans and although the meats are fully formed they feel spongy. Are these still edible and how do I dry them or make them unspongy? I planned on using them mostly for baking.

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Answer 1

They are likely edible with baking, but this is usually because the nut didn't fully ripen before being cracked.

This article will help you to know when they are ripe: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/pecan/when-to-harvest-pecans.htm