Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600663
10/13/97

CHESTNUTS-GENERAL

    To  shell chestnuts,  make two crosscut gashes on their

flat
side with a sharp pointed knife.   The outer shell  may

come
 off  when you do this,  but the inner skin will  still

protect
 the  kernel.   To remove both the inner  and  outer

coverings,
 place the nuts in a pan over high heat, dropping

oil
 or  butter over them - 1 teaspoon to 1 pound  of  nuts.

Shake
them until coated,  then place moderate oven until the

shells
 and inner brown skin can be  easily  removed.   This

brown
 inside  skin is bitter and must be peeled  off  while

still
warm.                                                 

CHESTNUTS-CRACKING
                                         

    Cut a cross on flat sides of nuts.  Spread in a shallow

pan;
 add  1/4 cup water.   Bake at 450  degrees  Fahrenheit

for
15 minutes  or until  shells open.  With  a sharp knife,

peel
while hot.  The inner  brown skin is bitter and must be

removed
while warm.                                         

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