Notes on Candied Chestnuts

1. 1

   Remove the outer shell.

2. 2

   Take care not to hurt yourself.

3. 3

   This step is the most labor intensive.

4. 4

   Boil water in a pot.

5. 5

   Add chestnuts and vinegar.

6. 6

   Simmer over medium heat until boiling, then turn the heat to low.

7. 7

   Simmer for another 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Adding vinegar prevents the chestnuts from falling apart.

9. 9

   Rinse chestnuts carefully in water.

10. 10

    Add chestnuts carefully into a pot.

11. 11

    Soak in plenty of water.

12. 12

    Add sugar.

13. 13

    Crack open a gardenia fruit and add to the pot.

14. 14

    Make a drop lid with a parchment paper and cover the pot.

15. 15

    Simmer for 20 minutes over low heat, then set aside to cool overnight.

16. 16

    Put the chestnuts carefully into a sterilized container.

17. 17

    Strain the syrup through a strainer and add mirin.

18. 18

    Simmer and reduce for 10 minutes.

19. 19

    Pour into the container with chestnuts.

20. 20

    For long-term preservation, sterilize the whole jar for 10 minutes.

21. 21

    You can also freeze in a Ziploc bag.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.