Chestnut

19.06.2026

The chestnut is a nut fruit used during autumn and winter in our households

Aromatic fruits with a hard dark brown shell are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins, and fiber, and in addition, they have fewer calories and fats than other nuts.

The excellent taste is accompanied by good qualities, which have proven to be very beneficial for health. It stands out from other nut fruits because it has a lower fat content and is the only one that contains vitamin C.

How to roast chestnuts in the oven

There are many ways to cook chestnuts: roasted over fire in a special pan with holes, baked in the oven, boiled with the skin on, or boiled with the outer skin, the hardest one, removed.

Below we present the baking method in the oven, which is also easier to achieve in our homes

Ingredients

1kg chestnuts

Wash the chestnuts very well under running cold water, place them in a large bowl filled with water, and let them soften for about 2 hours.

After this time has passed, drain them and cut them slightly with a knife horizontally on both sides. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake them in a preheated oven at 250°C for about 30-40 minutes, stirring several times. As hot as they are, place them on a clean towel and cover them for about 10 minutes to remove the skin as quickly as possible