Chestnut Harvest in Azerbaijani Village - How to make Chestnut Dessert?

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness and can enhance flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a unique taste.

Boil chestnuts in water until tender, about 30 minutes.

Peel the chestnuts while warm and set aside.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; heat until sugar dissolves completely.

Add vanilla and lemon juice to the sugar syrup; stir to combine.

In a mixing bowl, mash the peeled chestnuts until smooth.

Fold in melted butter and a pinch of cinnamon into the chestnut mixture.

Pour the chestnut mixture into a baking dish, smoothing the top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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