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Crème de Châtaigne – French chestnut liqueur

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 1 liter of 40% alcohol (e.g. fruit brandy or grappa)
  • 400 g rock sugar, brown
  • 300 g chestnut(s) with shell
  • 1 vanilla pod(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Wash the chestnuts thoroughly and remove any dirt from the skins. Then dry them thoroughly, halve them with the skins, and place them in a large preserving jar. Halve the vanilla pod and add them to the jar along with the sugar. Fill the jar with the alcohol and then seal the jar tightly. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for about 6-8 weeks, shaking gently occasionally. After 6-8 weeks, the sugar should be completely dissolved and the liqueur should be a dark brown color. After 6-8 weeks, the chestnut liqueur must be filtered; you can use a very fine sieve or a coffee filter for this. Pour the filtered chestnut liqueur into sterilized bottles and store them in a cool, dark place.

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Written by John Myers

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