Preserve chestnuts when they are in season is a good idea to enjoy them throughout many months ahead. And if you use a cute jar and add a festive label, they can make a perfect Christmas gift.
Whenever canning or preserving food in jars, it’s very important to use clean and sterilized jars, possibly new. You can follow these steps to make sure the jars are sterilized. I always use new jars to be sure they have properly clean lids. At this link is my favorite brand and size: CLICK HERE to go to Amazon.
The secret to easy-peel chestnuts lies in soaking them in water and then parboiling before roasting in the oven. This process softens and loosens the inner skin, making them easier to peel. It will still take some time to peel them all, so be sure to plan accordingly. The ingredients listed below yield more than two 8 oz. (250 ml) jars, though many chestnuts may break or be unsuitable. If you successfully save all of them, this amount will produce three jars. I have used whiskey, but you may also substitute cognac, rum, or triple sec to suit your taste. The syrup is cooked with vanilla beans, but you can also use the scraped beans from a previous recipe.
If you are looking to make other homemade gifts for this Holiday season, check out this article with all my ideas: Christmas gifts or this post about gluten-free cookies.
Step by step to preserve chestnuts:





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