Chestnut Puree

Preparation info
  • 2½ cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Advanced Professional Pastry Chef

By Bo Friberg

Published 2003

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds 8 ounces (1 kg 135 g) fresh chestnuts

Method

  1. Using the point of a paring knife, cut a small in the flat side of each nut.
  2. Place the chestnuts in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the chestnuts. Peel 1 and check the inside after 15 minutes; when cooked the chestnut will have a dry, mealy texture similar to th