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roasted chestnuts

thymeandmarjoram avatar
Recipe by
Diane C.
@thymeandmarjoram
Anytown, TX

I always wanted to try these after seeing them in the movies. I searched for recipes and after trying several methods, I found that this worked the best.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For roasted chestnuts

  • chestnuts
  • water to cover
  • salt

How To Make roasted chestnuts

  • 1
    Look for chestnuts that are clean and shiny. Buy as many as you like.
  • 2
    With a sharp knife, cut an"X" on the side of the nuts, through the shell.
  • 3
    Put the nuts in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Let them soak for 15 minutes. Add a pinch of salt. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • 4
    Drain nuts and place on baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove from the oven. Place the pan on top of stove. Cover the nuts with a clean towel and let them rest for 15 minutes.
  • 6
    Peel and enjoy!
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