Recipe: Roasted Chestnuts 🌰
Description:
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, or in this case, in the oven or frypan! This delightful Christmas treat is perfect for sharing with family and friends. With just a few simple steps, you can enjoy the cozy warmth and delicious flavor of freshly roasted chestnuts.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Nuts, Vegan, Christmas, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 281.9
- Fat Content: 8.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 2.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50.1g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 0g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh chestnuts |
| 2 | tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup apple cider (or liquor) |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Fresh coarse ground black pepper |
Instructions:
-
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
-
Prepare Chestnuts:
- Using a sharp knife, carefully cut an X in the top of each chestnut, ensuring not to cut into the flesh too deeply.
-
Roast Chestnuts:
- Place the prepared chestnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, until the shells start to peel back.
-
Cool and Peel:
- Remove the roasted chestnuts from the oven and allow them to cool until they are safe to handle.
- Peel off the shells, revealing the tender chestnut inside.
-
Stir Fry:
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat.
- Add the peeled chestnuts to the pan in a single layer and stir-fry until they turn light golden brown.
-
Reduce and Glaze:
- Once the chestnuts are golden, remove any excess oil from the pan with a paper towel.
- Pour in the apple cider (or liquor) and bring to a high heat.
- Allow the liquid to reduce by approximately half, creating a flavorful glaze.
-
Season and Serve:
- Return the chestnuts to the pan and toss to coat them in the glaze.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the roasted chestnuts hot and enjoy the festive flavors!
These roasted chestnuts are a delightful holiday treat that’s perfect for sharing and enjoying with loved ones. The warm, nutty aroma and savory-sweet flavor will surely make them a favorite at your Christmas gatherings. So gather around the fire (or oven) and indulge in the cozy tradition of roasting chestnuts! 🎄🔥
