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Chestnuts in honey are a simple and delicious dessert that celebrates the goodness and sweetness of autumn fruits.
This traditional dish brings to the table the warmth and fragrance of chestnuts, cooked and caramelised with a veil of golden honey, creating a harmony of flavours that captivates at first taste.
The combination of the soft texture of the chestnuts with the intense sweetness of the honey provides a unique taste experience, perfect to end a meal or as a snack during cool days.
Served warm, perhaps with a sprinkling of cinnamon or accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chestnuts with honey are a dessert that encapsulates the tradition and authenticity of Italian cuisine.
A sublime way to savour the fruits of the season and enjoy a moment of pure sweetness and comfort.
Soak the chestnuts in lukewarm water and leave them for about 8 hours, drain them, drain them and place them in a saucepan.
Add milk and cold water until they are completely covered.
Cut the vanilla pod in half lengthwise and add it to the chestnuts, add the caster sugar and 1 pinch of salt.
cover and cook over a medium heat for about 50 minutes or until the liquid is almost completely absorbed. do not stir otherwise the chestnuts will break.
Add 2 tablespoons of honey and let it thicken10 minutes, shaking the pan often to prevent the preparation from sticking to the bottom.
Remove the vanilla pod and pour the chestnuts with their liquid into a bowl or individual bowls.
Whip the cream with the icing sugar, spread it in clumps over the warm chestnuts and garnish with the remaining honey