Charlottechicken Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I remember a discussion on here a few years ago, (I've just re-read the thread), and I said I would try to make some of these. Well, fast forward three years, and I've given it a go, prompted by a visit to Chipping Campden where I saw a 200g box of them for 16.99 I bought a pack of cooked and peeled Merchant Gourmet chestnuts for £1 in Asda (think it is 200g size), and have just completed the first boil in sugar, water and vanilla extract. I must say they smell divine and now the syrup has cooled, it tastes lovely. Just have to let them soak for 12 to 18 hours before I boil again, and again, before they go into the oven on Sunday to dry out. Anyone else making them this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thought I would update. After spending three days soaking and heating, and then drying in the oven, I've ended up with cold firm and over sweet chestnuts! Not particularly nice, but as I've never tried a proper one I'm not sure what they are supposed to taste like. I like hot chestnuts, but they are fairly sweet anyway, and better when warm! I'm very underwhelmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 That's a shame. It seemed like they took a while to do with not such a good outcome. At least you didn't spend an extortionate amount of money on them to find they might have tasted the same as shop ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I'm very underwhelmed I think that was my conclusion when I tried making them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
