Chestnuts, Peeling

With a small, sharp knife, slit the end of each nut. Put the nuts in a saucepan of cold water and bring just to a boil. Use a draining spoon to lift out a few nuts at a time and peel them while still hot, removing the thick outer shell and thin inner skin. If the chestnuts cool and become difficult to peel, quickly reheat them. Do not overcook them or they will soften and fall apart.