Sweet Chestnut Puree Recipe - Cooking Index
Sweet Chestnut Puree Recipe - Cooking Index
You can buy this product already made from fresh chestnuts; it costs a fortune. This version will do you nicely for desserts and cake sauces and it will cost much less.
Cuisine: Italian| 1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Dried chestnuts - soaked overnight |
| 1 cup | 198g / 7oz | Sugar |
| 1/8 teaspoon | 0.6ml | Lemon extract |
| 1 teaspoon | 5ml | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | 118ml | Brandy |
Drain the soaked chestnuts and rinse. Place in a 2-quart pot and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, covered, and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain, reserving the water.
Grind the chestnuts in a medium-size food processor until smooth. This will have to be done in two batches. Use some of the reserved liquid to get a smooth and very thick paste.
Remove to a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients along with enough of the reserved water to make a puree of desired consistency. Heat gently for about 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar. This recipe makes 2 cups of puree for use in desserts.
Source:
Jeff Smith
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