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 mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Steaming10 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: European, Holiday
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 -6 people
Calories: 445kcal
Author: Marie Porter
Paring Knife
Cutting Board
Large pot
Baking Sheet
Kitchen Towel
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.
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!
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