Instructions: Put the chestnuts in a big bowl of water and discard any that float. The nuts that float have air spaces and are not full of meat.

Heat your oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the chestnuts completely around the middle, through the outer and inner skin. Place on a cookie sheet with sides or in a roasting pan and sprinkle with water.

Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until cooked through. Peel when just cool enough to handle.

They really taste best when right out of the oven, so dont make more than you can eat.

NOTES : Q: Ive looked everywhere and I cant find directions for preparing, roasting, and peeling chestnuts. - Rex Davis

A: Im not surprised. I have over 700 cookbooks but wasnt able to find a recipe for roasting chestnuts like the ones Ive had in New Yorks Rockefeller Center while looking at the big Christmas tree. After calling several chefs and getting advice, I decided to test a method myself. Heres what I came up with.-Fraya Berg

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