Oven-Roasted Chestnuts
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Ingredients
- 1lb Chestnuts, fresh, raw, & unpeeled
Instructions
- Place unpeeled chestnuts flat-side down on a cutting board and carefully cut an X in the outer skin on the rounded side. This lets steam escape, prevents them from exploding and makes them easier to peel once roasted. Place scored nuts in a bowl of water and soak them for 1-4 hours before roasting.
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Arrange chestnuts on a baking sheet, in a single layer, cut-side up. Roast until the skins curl back exposing the yellowish, now tender nutmeats. At least 25 minutes and up to 45 if they’re large. If a knife can be inserted into the exposed meat easily, they’re done.
- Let rest about 10 minutes covered with a damp tea towel, then transfer nuts to another towel, wrap tight and squeeze to help loosen the meat.
- Remove the outer shells, peel off any papery skin and serve immediately while they’re warm.
Visit your local Adams store or shop online at https://shop.adamsfarms.com/ for ingredients.