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Chestnut Jam

Chestnut Jam

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Chestnut jam is a delicious sweet preparation made from large whole chestnuts, fennel seeds, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cognac. Its origin dates back to the ancient Italian culinary tradition and represents an authentic delight for the palate. Its soft texture and intense flavor make it perfect for accompanying cheeses, desserts, and toasted bread. Chestnut jam is a masterpiece of autumn sweetness, ideal for enjoying on cool winter days.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 60 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Large whole chestnuts1,000G
  • Fennel seeds1Teaspoon
  • Sugarto taste
  • Saltto taste
  • Vanilla1Bean
  • Cognac1Small Glass

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 6

    Place the chestnuts in cold water with the fennel seeds and salt

  2. STEP 2 OF 6

    Boil them for about 40 minutes and once cooked, peel them and pass them through a food mill

  3. STEP 3 OF 6

    Put the obtained chestnut puree in a pot along with an equivalent amount of sugar, add the vanilla bean and 1 glass of water

  4. STEP 4 OF 6

    Cook for about an hour on low heat, stirring constantly until the desired consistency is reached

  5. STEP 5 OF 6

    Turn off the heat, remove the vanilla, and incorporate the cognac

  6. STEP 6 OF 6

    Place the jam in jars and consume after 1 month

Suggestions

  • Large pot

  • Immersion blender

  • Glass jars for storage

General Information

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)182.06
Carbohydrates (g)34.35
of which Sugars (g)8.89
Fat (g)1.72
of which Saturates (g)0.28
Protein (g)2.83
Fiber (g)4.74
Sale (g)0.01
  • Proteins
    2.83g·6%
  • Carbohydrates
    34.35g·79%
  • Fats
    1.72g·4%
  • Fibers
    4.74g·11%