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08 November 2009

MeCha cooks: I have a can of sweetened chestnut puree. I've had it for years and I'm determined to use it and now is a good season for chestnuts. What do I do?→[More:]Bonus for the super creative: I also have a can of pureed pumpkin, and I thought there must be something that would combine chestnut and pumpkin well.

More bonus points if it's not cheesecake...

post by: Miko at: 11:05 | 10 comments

"This recipe is an answer to the eternal question of what to do with that can of sweetened chestnut puree you got at the gourmet shop four years ago."

posted by essexjan 08 November | 11:54

Either would make a fine filling for ravioli.

posted by Obscure Reference 08 November | 11:55

For the pumpkin puree:

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

1 (22 ounce) box fudge brownie mix

Mix the two ingredients thoroughly. Pour into 9" square pan. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.

That is all.

posted by essexjan 08 November | 12:01

I would mix them together, add salt, fill ravioli with them and serve with a sage/brown butter sauce and some shaved parmesan, with toasted pine nuts.

posted by rmless2 08 November | 12:11

I was thinking something nummy would involve puff pastry, and sure enough, here's a millefeuille recipe that sounds gorgeous.

I'd personally avoid using sweetened chestnut puree in a savory recipe.

posted by Stewriffic 08 November | 12:13

Oh, man, I'm totally going to try that pumpkin brownie thing. That sounds like a great recipe for making six batches and giving them to everyone you know.

posted by box 08 November | 12:19

Shoulda waited until I finished my googling.
Apple Chestnut Tarts

Chestnut and Armagnac-Poached Prune Tarts

AND the kicker:
Pumpkin Chestnut millefeuille!

posted by Stewriffic 08 November | 12:19

Put it in crepes.

posted by brujita 08 November | 23:17

I've heard from several sources that chestnut ice-cream is a Good Thing, and here is one recipe of many (I've seen simpler versions).

posted by altolinguistic 09 November | 08:26

Thanks all! I think I might try the tart EJ posted. I've heard about that pumpkin chocolate cake thing before, but I thnk I want to do something with that where I can taste the pumpkin.

posted by Miko 10 November | 12:50

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