Recipe: Glazed Chestnuts

Hookery Cookery Home > Christmas Recipes > Glazed Chestnuts Serves 6-8

Description/Notes:

A simple yet striking accompaniment to adorn the festive turkey; best served when not serving a chestnut stuffing

Ingredients:

1lb. (450g) fresh chestnuts

2 oz. (50g) butter

salt and pepper

stock

Cooking Instructions:

1. Put the chestnuts into a saucepan and cover with cold water
2. Bring to the boil, peel off both layers of skin while the chestnuts are still hot, return to the pan and re-boil
3. Drain off the water then slowly cook the chestnuts in stock for 30-40 minutes or until tender
4. Drain and season with salt and pepper
5. Put the butter into a pan and melt over a gentle heat
6. Add the chestnuts and heat, turning occasionally, until brown and glazed