Oven Roasted Chestnuts (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

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01 - 1 lbs Chestnuts (preferably Italian or European)
02 - Water for soaking

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse chestnuts under cold water and drain.
02 - Cut X on rounded side of each chestnut with sharp knife, avoiding inner skin.
03 - Cover scored chestnuts with cold water and soak for one hour.
04 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Drain chestnuts and place on baking sheet. Roast 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
05 - Wrap hot chestnuts in kitchen cloth or paper bag. Let steam 10-15 minutes.
06 - While still hot, peel outer shell and inner skin using X cut. Use knife if needed for stubborn skins.

# Notes:

01 - Italian chestnuts are easiest to peel
02 - Watch closely after 20 minutes
03 - Keep paring knife handy for stubborn skins

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