Directions:
- Remove the shell from the chestnuts.(See illustrated pictures).
- After you have removed the shells you must remove the membrane. Using a large pan, cover chestnuts with water, bring to the boil and cook 8 minutes or so. Drain and discard the water. Rub between a kitchen cloth until the skins come off.
- Using again a large pan, cook the sugar, water and the vanilla bean over low heat, stirring all the while until the sugar dissolves. Allow to gently simmer 5 minutes, and then add the chestnuts. Bring to the boil and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the vanilla bean.
- Now, cover and allow steeping over night or at least 12 hours. Bring again to the boil and cook 1 minute more. Again allow standing this time for 24 hours. Repeat this step again until all the syrup has been absorbed (shouldn't take more than 3-4 times). Cooking over the time may inhibit the crystallization process.
- Drying process: preheat oven to 65°C (about 150 F), cover an oven rack or baking rack with parchment paper (or waxed). Distribute the crystallized chestnuts evenly and allow to dry out for 2 hours with the oven door propped open a few centimeters or until they are firm.
- Cool completely. Store in a container with parchment or waxed paper between the layers and they will keep about 2 weeks...
- N.B : The 4 in the preparation and cooking time is 4 DAYS!!!
- Enjoy!!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 0 Kcal (0 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2.7mg | 0% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 0 Kcal (0 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 0 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 0% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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