To Roast Fresh Chestnuts

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Make a large X with chestnut knife or a sharp paring knife on flat side of each chestnut, cutting through the shell but not the meat.

3. 3

   Soak chestnuts in warm water to cover by 2 inches for 15 minutes, then drain well.

4. 4

   Roast in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan in middle of oven until shell curls away at X mark, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Wearing protective gloves, peel away shells from chestnuts while still hot.

6. 6

   Blanch chestnuts in boiling water 2 minutes and drain.

7. 7

   Rub in a kitchen towel to remove skins.

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