Chestnut roaster and toasting fork
Hand forged fireside duo
A pair of fireside tools made in Buckinghamshire from hand forged steel. These make a charming gift.
For the perfect fireside snack of roasted chestnuts followed by toasted marshmallows! And in the summer they can be used on campfires by hungry campers.
Each about 60cm long.
£47.00
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Outdoor gifts are a good bet and cooking with these tools is easy peasy.
The essential steps for roasting chestnuts are:
- Use chestnuts that have not been hanging around too long. They should be firm not puffy.
- Clip the ends of the shells so that they don't explode when heated.
- Place a dozen or so chestnuts in the pan and hold over a part of the fire which is glowing rather than flaming.
- Give the pan a judicious shake from time to time so that the shells turn a dark brown on all sides. Roasting should take around 15 minutes. Any faster and the chestnuts will be burnt on the outside and raw on the inside.
- Leave to cool slightly before attempting to peel.
And for the marshmallows, a gentle heat is sufficient. Too hot and they will burst into flames!