How to Make Baked Chestnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a cozy and comforting fall treat, then look no further than baked chestnuts. This classic dish is a beloved tradition in many cultures and is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly evening. In addition to being delicious, chestnuts are also packed with essential nutrients, making them a healthy and satisfying snack.

Baked chestnuts are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Whether you're hosting a small gathering ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 16 canned or jarred whole chestnuts
  • 8 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 appetizers

  • Place the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, and garlic powder in a resealable plastic bag, and add the chestnuts. Squeeze the bag several times to mix the ingredients, and squeeze air out of the bag. Seal the bag, and marinate the chestnuts overnight.
  • The next day, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove chestnuts from the marinade, and shake off excess marinade. Wrap each chestnut in half a bacon slice, and secure with a toothpick. Place brown sugar into a shallow bowl, and roll each wrapped chestnut in brown sugar. Place the appetizers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake chestnuts in the preheated oven until the bacon is crisp and the brown sugar is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    156 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 524mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 217mg