Roasted Chestnuts Two Ways Castagne Arrosto Recipes

ROASTED CHESTNUTS - TWO WAYS! (CASTAGNE ARROSTO)

Steps:

• Make a large X in each chestnut with chestnut knife or a sharp paring knife, cutting through shell. Place chestnuts in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.
• METHOD 1: Heat a large dry skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-low heat until hot. Add chestnuts and cook, covered, stirring every few minutes, until skins have pulled back and nuts are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Serve hot.
• METHOD 2: Alternatively, heat oven to 425°. Spread chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast, stirring occasionally, until skins have pulled back and nuts are tender, 15 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.

ROASTED CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F.
• Cut an X in the top of each chestnut but be very careful not to cut into the flesh.
• Place the chestnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool the nuts until you can handle them and then peel them.
• Just before serving heat the oil in a fry pan large enough to hold the nuts in a single layer.
• Stir fry until light golden brown, remove from pan and with a paper towel remove any excess oil.
• Add the apple cider/ liquer, use high heat and reduce to apprx half.
• Return Chestnuts to pan, stir to glaze, add salt& pepper.
• Serve hot.