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Roasted Chestnuts

Sweet and buttery roasted chestnuts, festive for Christmas or a perfect treat for a warm winter night.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb whole chestnuts, with shell

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Place the chestnuts on a cutting board on their flat side, so they stay in place. With a large knife, make two cuts in an X shape in the rounded side of the nut, pressing firmly to break through the shell.
  3. Place chestnuts on a cookie sheet, X-side up.
  4. Roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the X begin to curl, revealing the golden meat below.
  5. Remove from oven, and let cool until you can handle them easily.
  6. Peel away the shell and the fuzzy skin. The nut meat should be soft and golden. (Any black or green means you have a bad nut, and it should be pitched.)
  7. Roasted chestnuts are best enjoyed warm, but can be kept, peeled, in an airtight container or frozen for future use.