Chestnuts in Syrup: Easy Galician Sweet Treat with Honey Glow 65 2026

Chestnuts in syrup are a delightful Spanish sweet that can be enjoyed on their own or used to enhance desserts and savory dishes alike. This traditional Galician preparation transforms humble chestnuts into tender, glistening morsels bathed in a light sugar syrup.

While similar to marrón glacé, chestnuts in syrup are distinct: they are preserved in liquid syrup rather than coated in crystallized sugar. The result is a versatile ingredient that pairs beautifully with both sweet and savory creations.

Making them at home is straightforward, requiring just four ingredients and a bit of patience. The process involves a two-step cooking method that ensures the chestnuts remain intact and absorb the syrup's sweetness perfectly.

Ingredients for Chestnuts in Syrup

For 4 servings

• 500 g chestnuts
• Salt
• 250 g water
• 125 g sugar

How to Make Chestnuts in Syrup Step by Step

1. Peel the outer skin

First, peel the 500 g of chestnuts, removing only the outer shell. The inner skin is very difficult to remove from raw chestnuts, so it will be dealt with after the first cooking.

2. Boil the chestnuts

Place a pot over high heat with plenty of water. When the water comes to a boil, add a pinch of salt and the chestnuts. Reduce to medium heat and let them cook for about 12 minutes.

3. Let them cool

Next, drain the cooking water and let the chestnuts cool down in the pot.

4. Remove the inner skin

Once the chestnuts have cooled, carefully remove the inner skin, taking care not to break them.

5. Make the syrup

Now prepare the syrup. In a saucepan, combine 250 g of water and 125 g of sugar and heat over high heat. Stir well and wait for the mixture to start boiling. Once it boils, continue heating for several minutes until a thermometer reads 118°C (244°F). If you don't have a thermometer, you can test the syrup by taking a little with a spatula, letting it cool for a couple of seconds—be careful, it's very hot!—and then stretching it between two fingers; it should form a thread that doesn't break. This will happen after several minutes of cooking, when the liquid is visibly more viscous and the bubbles burst more slowly.

6. Cook the chestnuts in the syrup

With the syrup ready, add the chestnuts to the pot and cook them for 5 minutes over medium heat.

7. Cool and serve

After this time, your delicious chestnuts in syrup are ready. Let them cool and store them in sterilized airtight jars in the refrigerator.

Tips for the Best Chestnuts in Syrup

Choose uniform chestnuts

Select chestnuts that are roughly the same size so they cook evenly. This ensures that all the chestnuts reach the same tenderness at the same time.

Test the syrup without a thermometer

If you don't have a kitchen thermometer, you can check the syrup's readiness by dipping a spatula, letting it cool briefly, and stretching a drop between your fingers. If it forms a thin thread that doesn't break, it's ready.

Store properly

Keep the chestnuts in sterilized airtight jars, completely covered with syrup, and refrigerate. They will keep for several weeks and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.

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