Roasted Chestnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Cut an X in the top of each chestnut but be very careful not to cut into the flesh.
3. 3
   Place the chestnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from the oven and cool the nuts until you can handle them and then peel them.
5. 5
   Just before serving heat the oil in a fry pan large enough to hold the nuts in a single layer.
6. 6
   Stir fry until light golden brown, remove from pan and with a paper towel remove any excess oil.
7. 7
   Add the apple cider/ liquer, use high heat and reduce to apprx half.
8. 8
   Return Chestnuts to pan, stir to glaze, add salt& pepper.
9. 9
   Serve hot.