Drain them well, dry them, then place the chestnuts in the perforated pan and cook over medium heat (4) for about 30 minutes (5), stirring them often.

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You can roast up you chestnuts to perfection in under 10 minutes for a tasty seasonal treat. Just wash, score, cook, and peel, and season if you like (a little salt is a nice finishing touch).

Still, when I eventually tried a roasted chestnut as an adult after a neighbor brought my parents a bag for Christmas, I was stoked. Here was my chance to decide whether or not they were for me.

Chestnuts are displayed at a food vendor as a person dressed as Santa Claus offers rides, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Alyssa Goodman) Photo Gallery ...