Monday, November 16, 2009

Could someone share a roasted chestnut recipe with me? Preferrably one that you've actually used.?

My housemate bought some chestnuts on a whim at the farmer's market yesterday, but of course she has no idea how to cook them. The recipes I've found online vary hugely in cooking time and temperature, so I'd like some advice from people who've actually roasted chestnuts before. How hot and how long should we be baking these things? Thanks!

Could someone share a roasted chestnut recipe with me? Preferrably one that you've actually used.?
I cut an X into the top of the chestnut, and put them in a baking pan (with sides) and fill with water....but not to cover the chestnuts. I roast them at a pretty high temp. for about 30 minutes. My father in law used to love them. I don't make them anymore since he's passed away. Good luck.





Oops....forgot the temp...about 425 to 450 degree oven.
Reply:Whole Foods Pumpkin Streusel:





Ingredients





For the Topping


3/4 cup finely chopped roasted chestnuts or walnut


3/4 cup packed light brown sugar


6 tablespoons all-purpose flour


1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter


For the Bread


1 (15 ounce) can canned pumpkin


3/4 cup canola oil


4 egg, lightly beaten


2 cups sugar


3 cups all-purpose flour


2 teaspoons baking soda


3/4 teaspoon salt


2 teaspoons ground cinnamon


1 teaspoon ground ginger


1 teaspoon ground nutmeg


1/4 teaspoon ground cloves


2 cups chopped apple


1 cup chopped roasted chestnuts (optional) or walnut (optional)








Directions





1) Ingredient Options: use McIntosh apples for tart flavor or Cortland for sweet.





2) Prepare the topping by blending chopped nuts, sugar, flour, cinnamon and butter in a small bowl until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly grease two 8-1/2-inch by 4 1/2-inch loaf pans. Set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, oil, eggs, and sugar until well combined. Sift together dry ingredients and stir into pumpkin. Fold in apples and chestnuts. Pour into prepared pans. Divide streusel topping and sprinkle evenly on both pans. Bake 50–60 minutes or until tester inserted into center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pans then transfer to a cooking rack. When cooled, you may wrap loaves and refrigerate or freeze.





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Chestnut and Cranberry Dressing-





Ingredients


3 cups unsalted vegetable stock


1 cup dried cranberries


2 tablespoons unsalted butter


1 yellow onion, chopped


1 celery, chopped


1 carrot, peeled and chopped


1 egg, lightly beaten


1 lb sourdough bread or country bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, toasted in a 325 degree oven for 10 minutes


2 cups chestnuts, halved


2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped


1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped


2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped


salt and pepper, to taste


1/2 cup walnut, chopped (optional)








Directions





1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a 2 1/2 - 3 quart backing dish.





2) In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the stock until steam starts to rise, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and add dried cranberries. Set aside.





3) In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add onion, celery and carrots and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl.





4) If using, in same pan, saute the sausage, stirring and crumbling with a fork, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the bowl with vegetables.





5) In a large bowl, stir the egg while slowly pouring in the stock and cranberries. Add the bread and toss until well blended. Let standing, stirring occasionally, until the stock is absorbed, 6-8 minutes.





6) Add the vegetable mixture, chestnuts, sage, thyme and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and stir well to mix. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake until browned and crispy, about 45-50 minutes


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