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Oven Roasted Chestnuts

If you are looking for how to roast chestnuts in the oven, this recipe is the easiest and most simple way to get the best result. This recipe is wholesome, simple and perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time:45 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chestnuts
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chestnuts
  • 2 quarts water

Instructions

  • Cut a slit around each chestnut, so that only the bottom is intact. You want the chestnut to look like a closed clamshell, so cut around the top as if you are turning the chestnut into a clam.
  • Add all the chestnuts to a large bowl of cool water and let them sit for 15 minutes to an hour. Dry them off before adding to a baking sheet.
  • While the chestnuts are soaking, preheat an oven to 400°F.
  • Add the chestnuts to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until all the chestnuts have popped open and you can see the interior.
  • Let the chestnuts cool on a dishtowel for 15-20 minutes before cracking open and serving!