Italian-inspired Marroni al Liquore, or Chestnuts in Spirits, is two gifts in one: spoon the chestnuts over ice cream and enjoy the liqueur in coffee or as an after-dinner drink.
- Portion size 5 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2006
Ingredients
Method
In wide saucepan, bring sugar, water, allspice, cloves, bay leaves and vanilla bean to boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Stir in chestnuts; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.Stir in brandy and bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Skim off any foam. Discard allspice, cloves, bay leaves and vanilla bean. Using slotted spoon, divide chestnuts among six 1-cup (250 mL) canning jars. Pour syrup over top. Seal jars with lids; let stand in cool dark place for 2 weeks before using. (Make-ahead: Store for up to 2 months.)
Nutritional facts Per serving of 5 chestnuts: about
- Sodium 7 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 88.0
- Total fat trace
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat trace
- Total carbohydrate 14 g
%RDI
- Iron 3.0
- Folate 4.0
- Calcium 1.0
- Vitamin C 10.0
