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Chestnuts in liqueur

Chestnuts in liqueur are an enveloping and refined dessert, perfect for celebrating autumnal flavours with a touch of elegance.

This traditional dessert consists of cooked chestnuts dipped in a delicate liqueur-based syrup, often enriched with flavours such as vanilla, cinnamon or citrus fruits.

The sweetness of the chestnuts blends harmoniously with the aromatic notes of the liqueur, creating a contrast of flavours that delight the palate. 

Ideal to serve as the end of a meal or as a tasty accompaniment to a glass of liqueur, chestnuts in liqueur are a real treat for lovers of seasonal cuisine. 

This preparation is also a great way to enhance a typical autumn ingredient, turning it into a dessert that tells stories of tradition and conviviality, perfect for special occasions and festive occasions.

Ingredients

  • chestnuts
  • 1 litre of water
  • 700 g sugar
  • 200 g brandy
  • 200 g alchool
  • cloves
  • peel of 2 oranges
  • peel of 2 lemons
  • vanilla and cinnamon

Preparation

Prepare a syrup by boiling water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves and the peel of the citrus fruits for about 10 minutes, allow to cool, strain and mix with the alchool and brandy.

In the meantime cook the roasted chestnuts and peel them. put them in jars (already cold) and cover them with the remaining liquid.

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