How To Make Roasted Chestnuts

Shelled roasted chestnuts on a wood cutting board with shells all around

5 from 1 vote

Roasted Chestnuts are the perfect after-dinner treat. Mildly nutty and buttery with a soft flour-like texture, unlike any other nut. Eat as a snack or chop them up and use on appetizers, in salads or in holiday dressing.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Resting Time10

Total Time30

Course: Snack, Treat

Cuisine: American, Christmas, French, gluten free, Holiday, Italian

Keyword: Chestnuts, Holiday Treats, How To Make Roasted Chestnuts, Italian Food, Roasted Chestnuts, Roasted Nuts

Servings: servings

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Alisa Infanti

Cost: $10

Equipment

Oven
Cookie Sheet
Sharp Paring Knife

Ingredients

1 lb fresh chestnuts shell on

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut an X through the shell and into the flesh of the flat or round side of each chestnut. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-17 minutes. Chestnuts shell should be open where the X is to reveal the golden chestnut inside and a toothpick should be able to easily pierce to the centre of the largest nut.
Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Peel and eat.

Notes

Store peeled chestnuts in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 9 months.

Nutrition