Best Roasted Chestnuts Recipe

How to Roast Chestnuts in the Oven & Easy Peel Method

WebAug 15, 2023 · Cook chestnuts in the oven at 425ºF/220ºC for between 20-25 minutes (or up to 35 minutes for very large chestnuts) until the shell …

1. Preheat the oven to 360F/180C.
2. Wash the chestnuts well and pat them dry.
3. With a sharp knife (serrated works best- but I also have a small, slightly curved knife I often use - as pictured), carefully slice an ‘X’ onto the rounded side of the chestnut. Make sure to cut through the outer shell of the chestnut, but try to avoid cutting into the chestnut.Don’t make the x too small, or they’ll be harder to peel, even after roasting. There are differing opinions on which side of the chestnuts you should cut - some say the flat side. However, cutting the round side makes them easier to place on the baking tray without rolling about.If any of the chestnuts smell bad/moldy as you cut into them, don’t proceed with roasting those.
4. Place X-side up on a large baking sheet or oven-safe dish and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes. This can take a different amount of time, based on the size of the chestnuts and your particular oven, so the first time you follow this recipe, it’s best to pay close attention to the oven after the first 10 minutes. They are done when the chestnut shell is peeling back away from the cut.

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