Candied Chestnuts Recipe

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   In a large saucepan, cover chestnuts with water.

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   Bring to the boil,simmer 8 min.

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   Drain and throw away liquid.

4. 4

   Using a kitchen towel, rub off brown inner skins.

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   In a large saucepan, cook sugar, water and vanilla over low heat till sugar dissolves.

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   Increase heat and simmer 10 min.

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   Pour syrup and nuts into a large bowl.

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   Let stand for 12 hrs.

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   Return to pan and boil 1 minute.

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    Return to bowl.

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    Let stand 24 hrs.

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    Repeat process 3 times till syrup has been absorbed.

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    Preheat oven to 65C.

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    Cover a wire rack with greaseproof paper.

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    Place chestnuts on wire rack.

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    Place in oven with oven door open 2 hrs or possibly till hard.

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    Remove from oven and cold.

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    Store in container lined with greaseproof paper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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