Bob’s Roasted Chestnut Recipe.

November 15, 2012 Post a comment

My father, Bob, is a chestnut aficionado.  He loves this time of year when they’re sold at the farmer’s market so he can partake.  This week I found some and finally, with the completion of our kitchen, he was able to roast these up.  I don’t care for chestnuts but for those of you who do… enjoy this super easy and flavorful recipe.

Ingredients:

1 lb of chestnuts, with a cut in the top (about 1 inch long)
Pinch of salt
Water

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.  Set aside a baking sheet.  In a saucepan, add your chestnuts, salt and just enough water to cover.  Bring to a simmer and then remove from the heat.  Drain and place the chestnuts on your baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.  Remove and let cool.  Peel and enjoy!

{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }

Dina November 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM

i love roasted chestnuts this time of year. such a treat!

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robinr November 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM

I hope you give this recipe a whirl :) Robin

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bella November 16, 2012 at 2:39 PM

I really appreciate you posting this. Never used water but I will try it as soon as I can get my hands on some chestnuts

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robinr November 17, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Yes, they come out beautifully!!!

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Liz November 17, 2012 at 12:58 AM

Do you cut the chestnuts before or after you boil them?

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robinr November 17, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Yes, I noted piercing them first. :)

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robinr November 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM

As noted, right when gathering your ingredients :) Enjoy!

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