The Dogmother Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I am trying to hunt down some marrons glace for a recipe I'm doing for Christmas, but they are proving illusive (and expensive!). I have found that Lakeland stocks them, so that's an option to get them next weekend when I'm in Stratford, but does anyone know where I can find them elsewhere/cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Would Waitrose do them at this time of year? Otherwise I would imagine somewhere like House of Fraser, Selfridges or John Lewis? Maybe Amazon or Ebay online? Let us know when you find some reasonably priced, I'd love to try one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=marrons+glace&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a#q=marrons+glace&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=1UV&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&source=lnms&tbm=shop&sa=X&ei=rwjFUP7EBcjs0gWe9YGoDQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAA&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&fp=ad59f05e978bbf70&bpcl=39650382&biw=1366&bih=638 some options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks CC, tried all the usual supermarket options with no luck. quickcluck, the search was the first thing I did... I was wondering if any Omleteers had any personal advice; perhaps I should have specified that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ahhhhhhhhhhhh sorry .............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 John Lewis definitely had them last year (but they were flippin' expense, so probably no cheaper than Lakeland) - if you are aiming for lakeland I'd call them and ask them to put some aside for you, they're usually happy to do that as they do have a tendency to sell out of stuff sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks for the tip Bramble, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I just had a look on the Lakeland site and it says they are discontinued They are also really, really expensive maybe we ought to have a 'make your own marrons glace' thread for next Christmas Edited to add: I've got loads of uncooked chestnuts in the kitchen, and have found several marrons glace recipes online so am going to attempt my own now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 Do let me know how you get on Claire. I may have to look elsewhere if they are discontinued at Lakeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 My chestnuts are old and have gone hard Will have to buy some more and check out a recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I've never found any reasonably priced ones - I either buy them in France or, usually, make my own. I'm not very good at keeping them whole though, they always break up a bit. They only take a week......a few minutes each day, but it depends when you need them by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 I wanted them for a dessert I am making on Christmas day, but don't really have the time to faff around with making them. I'll have a look in Stratford on Saturday if you can think of a deli there Lesley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I don't know if we've got one anymore - I wonder if the cheese shop might have some....although they would be expensive in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Oh, I saw some in a local shop today but didn't see price. Probably not cheap judging by the other things I bought (for presents). They were in a wonderful Italian deli in this town DM, I mention in case you ever pass through this way. Or, in case it prompts some other thoughts about a local deli. They don't have an online shop, but its Buongiornoitalia. Love the sound of a recipe requiring marron glacé. Hope you find some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Sheila, that reminds me that we have an Italian wholesaler near here, I may have to pay them a visit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Sheila, that reminds me that we have an Italian wholesaler near here, I may have to pay them a visit! Leonardo Felice perhaps? Oh, I'm so hungry now, I'm trying not to eat the gifts I bought, I love Italian food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yes, do you know them? I'll give them a ring tomorrow and ask if they stock them. Now why didn't I think of that?! TBH I have been avoiding going there as it always costs me a fortune and they press all sorts of free goodies on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Eagles in Deddington should have them as well Clare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yes, they're on my list for a ring around too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 Well, Leonardo's doesn't have any, Eagles have them at £17.20! I have tracked them down at a reasonable price online... those desserts had better be appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) I LOVE marrons glace - I'll come round and appreciate your desserts Edited December 14, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 14, 2012 Author Share Posted December 14, 2012 they have meringues, pureed chestnuts and creme fraiche too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I think we need to see photos of this expensive dessert when you've made it, Clare Oh, and we'll need the recipe as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Now that sounds like my sort of dessert! Any space at yours on Christmas Day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
