We recently leased an additional property in High Springs which has Chestnut trees. We’re looking forward to fall and all of the wonderful things it brings….including these tasty morsels.
Make sure to refrigerate your chestnuts and eat them within 2-3 weeks.
If you want to save them for Thanksgiving, you can either freeze raw or cooked. More info on preserving chestnuts here.
Here are a few recipes collected from around the web.
Martha Stewart on how to Roast Chestnuts: slice the skin, roast at 350 for about half an hour, then peel while hot!
http://www.marthastewart.com/276336/how-to-roast-and-peel-chestnuts/@center/276958/holiday-entertaining#225327
Dan Roman’s Buttery Roasted Chestnuts in Foil
Buttery, salty, and seasoned with herbs.
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/dan-roman-s-buttery-roasted-chestnuts-in-foil
Chestnut Stuffing
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ted-allen/chestnut-stuffing-recipe.html
And a whole listing of exciting fall recipes like kale and chestnut soup from Epicurious
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/fall/cooknow_chestnuts