Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cups chestnuts (cooked and peeled)
- 1 ½ cups water
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (packed; or honey, agave, or maple syrup)
- 1½ tablespoons butter
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Make Candy Syrup: In a pot, combine the water, brown sugar, butter, salt, and cinnamon. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the ingredients to meld into a rich syrup.
- Add Chestnuts: Carefully add the cooked and peeled chestnuts to the boiling syrup. Stir gently to ensure they are evenly coated without breaking them apart. Maintain a gentle boil uncovered, letting the syrup reduce until most of the liquid evaporates and the chestnuts become glazed in the thickened syrup.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the syrup has thickened and the chestnuts are tender and coated, remove from heat. Serve warm as a sweet snack or dessert topping, and enjoy the rich, spiced flavors.
Notes
- Use cooked and peeled chestnuts for best results. Raw chestnuts require roasting or boiling before peeling.
- You can substitute brown sugar with honey, agave, or maple syrup for different flavor profiles.
- Be gentle when stirring to keep the chestnuts whole and intact.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and warm before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
