How to Roast Chestnuts In the Oven
Serves 410 mins prep20 mins cook
No, you do not need an open fire to roast chestnuts! I grew up on roasted chestnuts at German Christmas markets and roasting them in the oven at home is just as good! I love the baked potato like taste and the soft texture of roasted chestnuts, and hope you find my tips helpful to enjoy these at home too. They're fun as a simple appetizer, to serve while decorating for the holidays like we do, and they can also be used for other recipes like soup or desserts.
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0 Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit (175° Celsius) on the conviction setting. The circulating air will help circulate your steam. 1 Lay your chestnuts onto the flat side, and using a sharp paring knife, cut a cross into each chestnut's 'belly side.' Face them up onto a baking sheet (no need to prep it with parchment paper or foil). 2 Boil some water and add it to an oven-safe metal dish placed in the bottom of your oven. This will create steam that will help to keep your chestnuts soft as they roast. 3 Add your chestnuts to the oven and allow them to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges are peeled up and start to darken. 4 Allow to cool for a few minutes before peeling and eating right out of the shell.View original recipe