Chestnut Puree

This recipe is posted for a request for "Chestnut puree". I found this recipe at chestnutgrowers.com.au. Cooking time is estimated as recipe does not state complete cooking time.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 400  g fresh chestnuts, in shell
•  water, as needed
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄2 vanilla bean
• 3  tablespoons cognac or 3  tablespoons brandy

Directions

1. Shell the chestnuts by making a shallow incision ONLY in the round portion of each nut.
2. Put chestnuts on a baking sheet in a very small amount of water and bake at 240 degrees C for 7 to 8 mins; set aside to cool.
3. Remove nuts from shells.
4. Place the chestnuts, milk and vanilla bean in a saucepan and heat to simmering.
5. Simmer until all liquid has evaporated and chestnuts are tender.
6. Rub the chestnuts through a sieve to puree.
7. Remove from heat and let cool.
8. Add Cognac or Brandy and blend until smooth.