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Why should I make an incision to roast chestnuts?

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Although, we don't roast them by the fire like the song suggests (not sure how to do that), we have found a simple and easy way to roast them in the oven in just ... knife, make an incision, about 1/8-inch deep, horizontally through the flat side of each chestnut shell, just into the flesh of the nut. read more

No one knows the origin of roasting chestnuts. The fruit can be peeled and eaten raw, but it can be somewhat astringent, especially if the pellicle is not removed. Another method of eating the fruit involves roasting, which does not require peeling. Roasting requires scoring the fruit beforehand to prevent explosion of the fruit due to expansion. read more

Chestnuts are also a very welcome accompaniment to a roast dinner. There is the traditional chestnut, bacon & cranberry stuffing, or for an impressive centerpiece, serve the stuffing in a roll, wrapped in flavourful bacon rashers. read more