Simmered Chestnuts (for Beginners)

Simmered Chestnuts (for Beginners)

Ingredients:
nuts, chestnuts, european, dried, peeled
sugars, granulated
salt, table
leavening agents, baking soda

Directions:
Combine the chestnuts and hot water in a bowl and let sit overnight.
Peel the outer shell (press a knife into the chestnut slit and peel from there).
Combine the chestnuts and 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda in a pot and add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes (removing the scum).
Put the chestnuts and water into a bowl and use your fingers to clean them.
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 twice (simmer in baking soda, wash, repeat).
Thoroughly clean the pot.
Combine the chestnuts, 200 g of sugar, and enough water to cover.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Add a pinch of salt, cinnamon and cloves to taste, and let cool.
Let sit as-is overnight.
Store in a jar or similar in the syrup.
It's done.