Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2

Wash and dry your chestnuts.

Step 3

Place chestnuts on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut a slit or an x into the flat side of each chestnut.

Step 4

Place scored chestnuts in a single layer on a baking tray, with the x facing up.

Step 5

Roast chestnuts in the centre of the oven for about 15-25 minutes*. Chestnuts are done when they smell nutty, the shells begin to curl, and they are hot to the touch.

Step 6

Remove chestnuts from oven, and allow to cool enough to handle them. Peel warm chestnuts using fingers and a tea towel, working quickly.

Step 7

Serve shelled chestnuts with salt and melted butter, if desired.