Guest hyperion Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 just been out for a forage! whats in the bag?? more sweet chesnuts than you could shake a squirrel at! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferreterni 29 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 lucky sod. been looking out for them for years and not found one tree, cost silly money to buy them too, imported from italy etc have fun eating them, and if your stuck try jamie olivers idea, when there warm drop them in a jar of brandy and preserve them that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nakednutt 58 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Imagine eating them, what a waste........ get them holed and get an old boot lace through them How would you go about cooking them as they are plentiful round about me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Imagine eating them, what a waste........ get them holed and get an old boot lace through them How would you go about cooking them as they are plentiful round about me? their not horse chesnuts! lol! cut a small X in the top each one or they will explode when you toast them, bunge em in a hot dry pan for ten minutes or so flipping them now and then then peel them and eat or add to soups or use like spuds to make mash! cheers hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayteetess 15 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 One and only ........... Chestnut stuffing! heres how.. microwave the chestnuts for a minute or so, just enough for the skins to be easily peeled Warm a pan of milk enough to cover the chestnuts (1" or so higher) add 3/4 lb of good unsalted butter in cubes simmer gently stirring continusly for around half hour until thickened then put in serving dish! simple as that and so so so so gooood!!!!!! great at christmas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trapperman 474 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 i planted about 20 sweet chestnut trees on my holding, when i retire i will let you know how they crop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferreterni 29 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 One and only ........... Chestnut stuffing! heres how..microwave the chestnuts for a minute or so, just enough for the skins to be easily peeled Warm a pan of milk enough to cover the chestnuts (1" or so higher) add 3/4 lb of good unsalted butter in cubes simmer gently stirring continusly for around half hour until thickened then put in serving dish! simple as that and so so so so gooood!!!!!! great at christmas! sounds good, i add a few into the christmas stuffing too, just cook and peel then chop them up a bit and throwin the mix. But prefer just eating them with a beer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayteetess 15 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 One and only ........... Chestnut stuffing! heres how..microwave the chestnuts for a minute or so, just enough for the skins to be easily peeled Warm a pan of milk enough to cover the chestnuts (1" or so higher) add 3/4 lb of good unsalted butter in cubes simmer gently stirring continusly for around half hour until thickened then put in serving dish! simple as that and so so so so gooood!!!!!! great at christmas! sounds good, i add a few into the christmas stuffing too, just cook and peel then chop them up a bit and throwin the mix. But prefer just eating them with a beer. definatly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hyperion Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Those that are slimming, please look away now. 2 1/2 pounds of chestnuts 4 ounces chocolate 4 ounces butter 4 ounces sugar Boil scored chestnuts until the skins are soft enough to remove, then peel. Boil the peeled nuts until soft, then whizz them in the processor to make a puree. Melt the chocolate in a tiny amount of water, stir in the butter and sugar. Stir in the warm chestnut puree. When completely mixed, turn into an oiled dish, cake tin, what have you, and refrigerate for twenty-four hours. Serve with cream. It's okay slimmers, you can turn round now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayteetess 15 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Those that are slimming, please look away now. 2 1/2 pounds of chestnuts 4 ounces chocolate 4 ounces butter 4 ounces sugar Boil scored chestnuts until the skins are soft enough to remove, then peel. Boil the peeled nuts until soft, then whizz them in the processor to make a puree. Melt the chocolate in a tiny amount of water, stir in the butter and sugar. Stir in the warm chestnut puree. When completely mixed, turn into an oiled dish, cake tin, what have you, and refrigerate for twenty-four hours. Serve with cream. It's okay slimmers, you can turn round now. thinks i might try that but poured into a sweet pastry case mmmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayteetess 15 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Those that are slimming, please look away now. 2 1/2 pounds of chestnuts 4 ounces chocolate 4 ounces butter 4 ounces sugar Boil scored chestnuts until the skins are soft enough to remove, then peel. Boil the peeled nuts until soft, then whizz them in the processor to make a puree. Melt the chocolate in a tiny amount of water, stir in the butter and sugar. Stir in the warm chestnut puree. When completely mixed, turn into an oiled dish, cake tin, what have you, and refrigerate for twenty-four hours. Serve with cream. It's okay slimmers, you can turn round now. thinks i might try that but poured into a sweet pastry case mmmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kayteetess 15 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Those that are slimming, please look away now. 2 1/2 pounds of chestnuts 4 ounces chocolate 4 ounces butter 4 ounces sugar Boil scored chestnuts until the skins are soft enough to remove, then peel. Boil the peeled nuts until soft, then whizz them in the processor to make a puree. Melt the chocolate in a tiny amount of water, stir in the butter and sugar. Stir in the warm chestnut puree. When completely mixed, turn into an oiled dish, cake tin, what have you, and refrigerate for twenty-four hours. Serve with cream. It's okay slimmers, you can turn round now. thinks i might try that but poured into a sweet pastry case mmmmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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