Chestnuts are usually roasted in an apposite pan over an open fire. I have tried to bake them and the result was great. The only thing missing is the whole open fire experience and the smoky taste.
The way chestnuts are cut before they are roasted is crucial to make it easier to eat them after cooking. The best way is to cut the chestnut horizontally (from one side to the other). It is important to cut through the peel but not the meat.
OVEN ROASTED CHESTNUTS
Ingredients
- Chestnuts
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 250°C.
2. Cut the chestnuts horizontally and place them on an oven tray.
3. Place the tray in the middle of the oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes until they are nicely baked through.
Optional: Fill a second tray with water and place it at the bottom of the oven: this steams the chestnuts: they might be cooked faster!