Description
A holiday classic and bygone American tradition. Make roasted chestnuts for snacking or as preparation for a recipe that calls for roasted chestnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound chestnuts
Instructions
- Wash chestnuts in a colander.
- Using a sharp knife, cut an “X” into the flat side of the chestnuts.
- Soak chestnuts in a large bowl of water for 2 hours.
- 30 minutes before the 2 hours is up, preheat your oven to 450 Fahrenheit.
- Once chestnuts are done soaking, dry them off and place them, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until chestnuts are done. Start checking for doneness around 15 minutes and every 5 minutes after that. Do not overcook!
- Cool the chestnuts wrapped in a kitchen towel to retain moisture.
- Peel chestnuts by pulling on the side and bottom tabs of your “X” first, before peeling away the top tab.
- Enjoy your chestnuts or add to your favorite recipe!
Keywords: chestnuts, holiday, nuts, basics, roasting, roasted chestnuts, healthy food, vegan, vegetarian, one-ingredient