Oven Roasted Chestnuts Recipe

How to Roast Chestnuts in the Oven & Easy Peel Method

WEBAug 15, 2023 · Bake them 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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Roasted Chestnuts Tastes Better From Scratch

WEBDec 9, 2020 · Candied chestnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix ½ cup brown sugar, 1 Tbs water, and 1 Tbs of butter in a small saucepan. …

1. Slit chestnuts: Place one chestnut on a cutting board with the flat side down (rounded side up). Grasp the chestnuts firmly between your thumb and pointer finger and use a serrated knife to make a long slit across the rounded side of the nut. Be sure you cut all the way through the shell. Then make a second cut, forming an x" on the rounded side of chestnut. Making a slit in the chestnut is essential to ensure they don't explode in the oven and will make them easier to peel.
2. Soak: Place chestnuts in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for 10-12 hours.
3. Roast: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Remove the chestnuts from the water and pat them dry. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet with the flat side down and slit side facing up. Roast chestnuts for 30-35 minutes or until you see that the skins have pulled back and the nut inside has softened.
4. Steam: As soon as you remove them from the oven, place the hot chestnuts on a damp kitchen towel, lifting the ends of the towel to form a bag. Twist the bag closed and squeeze the chestnuts inside firmly (you should hear them crackle). Let them sit in the towel for 10-15 minutes. This allows any extra steam to escape and will aid in the peeling process.

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