Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 pound whole chestnuts (raw)
- 1 shallot (sliced)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 teaspoon salt ((optional))
- 2 tablespoons butter ((optional))
Instruction
- Preheat the oven to 425F degrees.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a line lengthwise across (and through to the meat of the nut) the curved outer part of the shell.
- Place in a foil boat on a baking sheet and sprinkle with shallots and orange zest. Add the brandy and orange juice.
- Wrap up the top and roast for about 20 minutes, until the skins have peeled back from the chestnuts. **If the skins have not started to peel back, roast longer
- Remove and place the foil packet in a towel and wrap tightly for about 10 minutes.
- Dump the chestnuts in a bowl and toss with the salt and melted butter (optional).
- Peel back the skin (and the thin brown layer underneath if it doesn't come off with the skin) and pop the chestnuts out to enjoy!