Roasted Chestnuts

by POPSUGAR Food 2

You know how the song goes, "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire . . ." Well, in this case, they're roasting in an oven, but the whole thing's still wonderfully romantic and festive. Grab a bunch of them while you can at the grocery store, because these seasonal treats are fleeting!

If you've never tried a chestnut, be sure to peel away the fuzzy inner skin just below the outer shell. Scoring the chestnuts generously prior to roasting them will make this step a lot easier. The inside of a roasted chestnut is soft, warm, and sweet – exactly what the holidays are all about. For this incredibly easy recipe (so easy, it should be called a technique!), keep reading.

From YumSugar

Oven-Roasted Chestnuts

Ingredients

1 pound chestnuts

Directions

A sharp paring knife works best for scoring your chestnuts.

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Score a large X into the flat side of each chestnut.
3. Roast chestnuts for approximately 30 minutes, shaking the pan every so often to ensure even cooking.
4. When cool enough to handle, peel chestnuts and enjoy!

Makes 1 pound of roasted chestnuts.

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