Şahnur ErtürkCommis
11 March 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

An elegant jam made by gently simmering whole chestnuts in vanilla syrup so they keep their shape. This special preserve takes some care and adds a refined sweetness to breakfast or a table of treats for guests.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the Chestnuts

40 min

Score the chestnut shells with a cross and boil them. While they are hot, peel off both the hard outer shells and the thin inner skins.

2

Parboil the chestnuts

20 min

Gently simmer the peeled chestnuts in a little water until tender, then drain.

3

Cook in the Syrup

40 min

Bring the sugar, water, and vanilla to a boil to make a syrup. Add the chestnuts and simmer over very low heat until tender but still whole.

4

Thicken the Syrup and Fill the Jars

10 min

Add the lemon juice and cook until the syrup thickens. Important: The jam is ready when the chestnuts remain whole and have absorbed the syrup. While it is still boiling hot, fill sterilized jars and seal them.

Reminder

Important: When peeling the chestnuts, remove both the hard outer shell and the thin inner skin completely; any skin left behind will make the jam bitter. Contains chestnuts, a tree nut. Contains no flour, milk, or eggs and is gluten-free. Fill sterilized jars while the jam is boiling hot and store in a cool, dark place.

#Breakfast dishes #chestnut jam #Winter jams #traditional preserves
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Emel Çatalbaş Aide de Cuisine 3 months ago

Ocak ayarını orta-kısıkta tutunca yanma olmadı.

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Armağan Yalçın Commis 6 months ago

Tarifte yazan sıcaklık bende biraz yüksek geldi, kısarak denedim.

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Emir Sandalcı Commis 6 months ago

Tarifte glutensiz un kullanılabilir mi acaba?

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Şahnur Recipe Owner 6 months ago

Buzdolabında 2-3 gün rahatlıkla dayanır.

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