How to Roast Chestnuts Without the Open Fire

Chestnuts roasting on open fire are a telltale sign of the holidays. If you haven’t roasted any yourself, you’ve at least heard Nat King Cole, Justin Bieber or Michael Bublé sing that classic line from “The Christmas Song” by now.

What if you want to roast your own chestnuts, but you don’t have an open fire?No worries — this “Tipline” video shows you how to roast chestnuts in your oven. No need for a fire!

Simply soak the nuts and pat dry, drizzle on melted butter, and roast the nuts on a baking sheet. Let cool, and peel off the shell for a tasty, nutty snack.

Watch the video above to see how it’s done. Pay attention to the important slicing tip to make the skins of the chestnuts easy to peel once roasted.

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