Roasted chestnuts in the oven are the ultimate winter snack. They are rich in minerals and high in vitamin C! Useful information on how to prepare chestnuts, how to peel chestnuts as well as how to roast them included.
With a sharp knife, cut/score a cross into each chestnut. Hold each chestnut well to prevent cutting yourself. You want to cut both the hard shell as well as the skin under. Also, the larger/longer the cut the easier they will be to peel.
Place them in a saucepan/pot and cover with water. Put them on a stove and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and drain the water.
Place chestnuts on a baking tray/sheet, the scored side up.
Bake in a preheated oven for 10 minutes. You can cook them longer if not sure but avoid over-cooking them as they will turn dry.
Wrap the hot roasted chestnuts in a damp kitchen towel and let them sit for about 10 minutes before peeling them (see note 6).
Best enjoyed warm!
Notes
If your tap water is potable, then go ahead and use it. If not, use bottled water. You will need about 2-2.5 cups (500 ml) of water. Just enough to cover the chestnuts with water.
Discard any cracked chestnuts or those that are very soft to touch (before cooking).
Cooking time will vary, depending on your oven and the size of chestnuts you use.
This recipe can be easily doubled, tripled, halved…
Serving suggestions and more tips can be found in the post above this recipe card.
There always be some chestnuts that are impossible to peel, so don’t worry about that. If you are not able to peel them, discard them.
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How to roast chestnuts, Roasted chestnuts recipe
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Chestnuts
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
549
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
29
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
22
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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