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A bowl of peeled oven roasted chestnuts.
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How to Roast Chestnuts [Oven Roasted]

Roasted Chestnuts are a special cool-weather treat, and you can make them yourself! Here is what you need to know to roast chestnuts at home!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Steaming10 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: European, Holiday
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 -6 people
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Marie Porter

Equipment

  • Paring Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheet
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chestnuts
  • water

Instructions

  • Start out by preheating your oven to 425 F.

Score Your Chestnuts

  • I take a very sharp paring knife, and carefully poke the tip into the rounded side of a chestnut. Then I use that as sort of a pilot hole, my “in” to cutting an X across the rounded top.
  • Cut that X shape across the top of every one of your chestnuts. If you come across any that have visible mold or smell bad, throw those ones out. I also throw out any that are obviously dried out.

Boil the Chestnuts

  • This step is optional, but I find it helps when it comes to peeling them, later.
  • Place the scored chestnuts in a large pot, and cover with cold water.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then strain the chestnuts out as soon as the water starts actually boiling.
  • Spread the strained chestnuts out on a baking sheet - flat sides down, scored sides up.

Roast the Chestnuts

  • Place the chestnuts in the preheated oven, and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fragrant and have the edges of the “X” peeled back.
    Keep an eye on them - you don’t want to overcook or burn them!
  • Once they’re cooked, take them out of the oven and immediately dump them in the center of the dish towel. Wrap them up completely, and let them steam in the towel for 10 minutes.

Peel and Serve!

  • Once the steaming time is up, give the towel a good squeeze, to break some of the shells up.
  • Unwrap them, peel, and eat!

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Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 1098mg | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg