How long does it take to make Roasted Chestnuts?

Score an X in the top of each chestnut with a sharp knife, spread in a pan, pour about a quarter cup of cold water into the pan and roast in an oven preheated to 200°C (390°F) for about 20–30 minutes, until the chestnuts open and are fragrant.

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16 minActive time

25 minSetting

Step by Step

#	What to do	How long
1	Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F)	12 min
2	Score a cross in each chestnut with a sharp knife	—
3	Spread the chestnuts in a single layer in the pan, slit side up, and pour the water around them	1 min
4	Roast the chestnuts in a hot oven (200°C / 390°F) 20–30 minutes	25 min
5	Peel the chestnuts while still warm and serve right away	3 min

How to Tell It's Done

until the chestnuts open and are fragrant

Tips

Put things in the oven only once it's reached temperature, after the heating light has gone off: an oven that hasn't reached temperature changes baking times, and the bake burns outside or stays underbaked.
Peel while the chestnuts are still warm: that way the shell comes away easily.

More Ways

Peel the chestnuts while warm, so the shell comes away easily; fresh chestnuts have a glossy brown shell, and are kept in a sealed bag in the fridge.

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