Marron Glace Turkish Chestnut Dessert
The luxurious Turkish chestnut dessert is carefully made from the finest Turkish Chestnut seeds. A rich and delicious meal that can be found on your breakfast table as one of the distinctive Turkish jams or served alone at different times of the day with Turkish tea or coffee. Order Turkish chestnut jam from Sweet Saray store and add a touch of extra fun to your sessions with family and friends.
Marron Glace (Marrons Glacés)
Maron Glace is a chestnut candy coated in sugar syrup. The word "Marron" means chestnut in French, and the word "Glace" refers to the shiny appearance resulting from the sugar coating on the surface of the chestnuts, giving them a snow-like sheen.
The components of Marron Glace from Hafez Mustafa
- chestnuts
- sugar beet
- glucose syrup
- citric acid.
What is Turkish chestnut
Chestnut is a type of fruit that belongs to the oak family and comes in several varieties. These fruits have a seed inside a hard outer shell, and the inner part can be eaten after cooking.
The benefits of chestnuts
- Chestnuts are rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B1 (thiamine), and minerals like potassium, phosphorous, and magnesium.
- Chestnuts also contain a good amount of dietary fiber, which supports digestive health and improves bowel movement.
- The antioxidants and fiber in chestnuts may also improve heart health and reduce cholesterol levels.
- Additionally, chestnuts are a good source of energy due to their high carbohydrate content, and they also promote bone health with important minerals like calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium.
The benefits of chestnuts for men
Chestnuts have properties that effectively enhance the sexual desire of males by stimulating arousal. They also contain properties that increase sperm count and effectively treat erectile dysfunction.
Does chestnut cause gas?
Does eating chestnuts cause gas? Chestnuts should be chewed well to avoid clashing with intestinal juices and getting rid of the gas that may be caused by its difficult digestion.
How to Make Marrons Glacés at Home
- Boil the chestnuts grains in hot water until soft. Chop Turkish chestnut grains and grind into a soft dough.
- In a bowl, melt 200g of dark chocolate, then add 200g of liquid cream and mix until smooth.
- Combine the chestnut dough with the chocolate mixture until fully integrated. Pour the mixture into small molds or individual cups.
- Refrigerate the molds for at least 4 hours until the marron glace hold together.
- Serve the marron glace on a plate and optionally decorate with fresh cocoa or cream.
- Enjoy your homemade Marron Glace!