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Chestnuts are a winter delight and when they're on special, it can be hard to resist buying too many at once. Chestnuts are fragile and need special attention to prevent mould or drying out. To avoid wasting your chestnuts, here is some simple storage advice.
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Store freshly purchased or picked, unpeeled chestnuts at room temperature for up to one week only. Keep them in a well-ventilated and dry place. -
Store unpeeled chestnuts in the refrigerator. To keep your chestnuts in top shape for a little longer, place them into a plastic bag and stick a few holes into the bag for airflow. Kept this way, the chestnuts should be fine in the fridge for two to three weeks. Place them in the vegetable storage bin of the fridge.Advertisement -
Be aware that once you have peeled the chestnuts and roasted them, they will not keep more than a few days in the fridge. If you have chestnuts like this, wrap them in aluminium foil or other freezer-proof wrapping that is air-tight and place them in the freezer. They can be frozen for several months.
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QuestionDo I cook them before peeling and freezing?Community AnswerBring to the boiling point, peel, and freeze for up to a year. For best results, peel as soon as possible after harvest and get as much air as possible out of the bag before storing.
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QuestionHow do I store chestnuts without using a refrigerator?Community AnswerThey can be stored In a cool, dry place, but they are unlikely to last more than a week at room temperature, as they dry out very quickly. Also, make sure you check each chestnut for a small round hole, as they are very susceptible to little worms, so discard any with holes in or they will quickly infect the others. It's best to cook and freeze them for later use or puree them and freeze them.
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QuestionHow do I plant chestnut?Community AnswerScratch the soil, place the chestnut on (not in) the soil. Cover with leaves. In the spring, you will have a small sapling (as long as the squirrels don't find it before it sprouts). With this method, almost every chestnut will sprout. However, the chestnut must be planted when fresh, before it begins to dry out.
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- Make sure that chestnuts are clean, dry and kept cool during storage. This ensures that they last longer. [1] X Research sourceThanks
- Always date mark food that is frozen.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Fridge - storage container
- Freezer - hermetically sealed storage container or wrap
- Bag with air holes
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To properly store chestnuts, keep fresh, unpeeled chestnuts at room temperature in a dry, well-ventilated area for up to 1 week. If you want fresh chestnuts to last a little longer, store them in an open plastic bag in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. For peeled and roasted chestnuts, wrap them in a piece of aluminum foil and place them in the fridge where they will be fresh for 2-3 days. To prolong the shelf life of peeled chestnuts, place the aluminum foil packet in the freezer for up to 1 month. For tips on preparing a bag for storing your chestnuts in the fridge, read on!
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