Glazed Chestnuts

 

Ingredients

 

Serve 6-8

• 2 lb/1 kg fresh chestnuts

• 4 tbsp sugar

• 2/3 cup/150 ml vegetable stock + more if needed (refer recipe)

• 1/8 tsp salt

• 3 tbsp butter

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Make an incision in each chestnut. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the shells open slightly.

2. Remove from the oven and shell. Remove the skins. This should be easy but if the skins will not come away, blanch in boiling water for a few seconds.

3. Caramelize the sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chestnuts and mix. Add the stock and salt.

4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, adding more stock during the cooking time if needed.

5. When the chestnuts are tender and have absorbed all the stock, add the butter, and mix gently. Serve hot.