Roasting chestnuts in the oven is not difficult; you just need a bit of patience, but nothing beats warm, fresh chestnuts. Deliciously sweet and nutty, incredibly versatile!
Roasted chestnuts are very versatile; you can eat them warm as a snack or use them in savory or sweet dishes. Roasting chestnuts in the oven or in a pan on the barbecue is a perfect autumn activity.
You can eat the chestnuts whole, or you can chop or puree them. For example, make a sweet chestnut puree (crème de marrons) that you can use for the classic dessert Mont blanc.
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2025-10-29, this recipe is for 4 persons and takes 30 minutes.
Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
Updated at: 2025-11-12
Cut a cross in the chestnut with a sharp knife. You can do this on the rounded side or the pointed side.
Tip: Make sure you cut them well so the steam can escape while roasting; otherwise, they might explode in the oven.
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
Place the chestnuts cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast them for about 20 to 30 minutes in the oven.
The exact time depends on the oven and the size of the chestnuts. They are ready when the skin curls open and the inside is golden brown.
Let the chestnuts cool slightly, but keep them warm and then peel them. Often, the brown skin comes off easily, but sometimes it takes more effort to remove it.
You can now use the roasted chestnuts in various savory or sweet dishes, such as Brussels sprouts with chestnuts or chestnut puree, or enjoy them warm as a snack. Enjoy!
How long can I keep roasted chestnuts?
Roasted chestnuts can only be kept for a short time; they quickly become grainy and dry and can only be kept at room temperature for a maximum of 2 days. They spoil quickly because they become moist fast, leading to mold.
In the fridge, you can keep them for up to 3 days, and you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
Is it bad if the brown skin is still on the chestnut?
Usually, the brown skin comes off easily when peeling chestnuts, but sometimes it can be harder to remove. This is not harmful, but the skin can be a bit bitter, so you might prefer to remove it even though it can be a bit of a chore.
You can soak the chestnuts with the skin stuck for about 10 minutes in hot water; this can help loosen the skin. Then pat the chestnuts dry.
Which chestnuts can you eat?
Not all chestnuts are edible; only sweet chestnuts are safe to eat. Wild chestnuts (horse chestnut) are toxic and cannot be eaten; they can be easily recognized by their appearance:
Per 1 serving / piece:
| Amount | Ingredient | Allergens | Kcal | Carbs | Carbs of which sugars | Fat | Fat of which saturated | Protein | Fibers | Sodium | Iron | Calcium | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus | Copper | Zinc | Iodine | Selenium | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B11 | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Vitamin K1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | gram | sweet chestnuts | nuts | 235.00 | 43.75 g | 8.13 g | 2.50 g | 0.25 g | 5.00 g | 8.13 g | 6.25 mg | 1.25 mg | 50.00 mg | 50.00 mg | 750.00 mg | 112.50 mg | 0.25 mg | 0.56 mg | 0.06 µg | - | - | - | - | 0.38 mg | 0.06 mg | 0.38 mg | - | 175.00 µg | - | - | - |
| 235.00 | 43.75 g | 8.13 g | 2.50 g | 0.25 g | 5.00 g | 8.13 g | 6.25 mg | 1.25 mg | 50.00 mg | 50.00 mg | 750.00 mg | 112.50 mg | 0.25 mg | 0.56 mg | 0.06 µg | - | - | - | - | 0.38 mg | 0.06 mg | 0.38 mg | - | 175.00 µg | - | - | - | ||||
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