To make this Chestnut Puree we roast some chestnuts and then sieve them until really smooth. The result is a rich puree that is versatile and very easy to use.
Chestnut Puree can be used in everything from stuffings, soups and sauces to baking and dessert recipes.
More ideas: Our Chestnut Puree is unsweetened, but you can make a sweetened puree by combining with caster sugar and beating the mixture until smooth.
Try this sweetened puree on pancakes, with crepes, meringues or serve it over vanilla ice-cream. To make a delicious soup you can also simply add Chestnut Puree to chicken stock and add in some chopped seasonal vegetables
Add Chestnut Puree to mashed potato and fried onions for a delicious accompaniment to a juicy steak
Add a few spoonfuls of Chestnut Puree to some wine and the pan juices from roasted beef or chicken. This makes a subtle sauce that will complement the flavour of the meat
Make a chestnut cheesecake by mixing the cheesecake filling with Chestnut Puree, and serve with chocolate sauce