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Maple Bourbon Chestnuts & Dates

This roasted chestnut recipe with sweet sticky dates is the perfect way to eat chestnuts as a sweet and cozy snack. It's easy to whip up and perfect for what to do with roasted chestnuts!
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Prep Time:1 hour
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, chestnuts, maple
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chestnuts
  • 3/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4-5 sprigs thyme plus more for topping
  • 1/2 pound fresh pitted dates

Instructions

  • Give the chestnuts a clamshell cut, soak in water for 15-30 minutes and then roast at 400°F for 12-20 minutes. See more information in the blog post above!
  • When the chestnuts are out of the oven, let them cool before peeling.
  • While the chestnuts are cooling down, put a saucepan or skillet on low heat.
  • When the skillet has warmed up, add the bourbon, then thyme and maple syrup. Stir constantly and reduce this mixture until the alcohol has cooked off and the mix is thick and syrupy. This should take about 7-9 minutes.
  • Add the butter to the sticky syrup and stir again until combined. The mixture should be smooth and thick. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add in the chestnuts and dates to the skillet and toss in the mix. Plate and sprinkle more thyme on top before serving!