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 Pop into your local Fruit & Veg shop - at this festive time they are bound to have fresh horse Chestnuts that you can buy.
 If you've ever asked ... 'What do I do with them ? ' Here are a few suggestions..
Chestnuts are delicous nuts, cooked & roasted, then peeled and eaten warm... even dipped into a sauce if feeling in need of a special treat !!
Boil the chestnuts for 20 mins - parboiling ensures the chestnuts are soft & evenly cooked inside.
If you don't need them immediately they can be stored in the fridge for upto 2 days before roasting.
Score the tops of the chestnuts with a sharp knife before roasting - this will stop them exploding!
ROAST on a tray in a 180c / 375f / Gas mkﾠ 2 - preheated oven for 15 - 20 mins
Leave to cool for a while - then put them all into a towel and wrap to keep warm.ﾠ
Chestnuts peel best when warm - so remove one at a time and peel off all the outer skin before eating.
 DIPS
Have small bowls or squeezy bottles of sweet sauces/dips.
Maple syrup
Chocolate spread
Warmed Strawberry jam - so it is runnier!
Toffee sauce
You can microwave chestnuts - but they don't taste anything like roasted ones!!
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