Roasted Chestnuts

Directions

Heat the oven to 200C. Carefully make a long slice across the rounded top of the chestnut with a sharp serrated bread knife. Place them into a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer. Once the water begins to simmer, remove the chestnuts from the water using a mesh strainer or slotted spoon and transfer them to a baking sheet. Bake until the skins open and the insides are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove the chestnuts from the oven. Place them into a bowl and cover with a towel for 15 minutes. Allowing them to steam a bit will make them easier to peel. To eat, peel away the tough outer skin and the pithy white inner skin to get to the sweet kernel. Enjoy!