Instructions: 1. Soak chestnuts overnight in water to cover. Drain, shell and dry.

2. Combine sugar and honey and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture dissolves and is syrup-like.

3. Add chestnuts and cook, covered, over very low heat until tender (about 2 hours), stirring frequently.

4. Separate chestnuts. Arrange on a serving platter, which has been either covered with waxed paper or rubbed generously with peanut oil. Let cool; then serve.

SOAK OVERNIGHT

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