Instructions: Preheat oven to maximum heat.

Cut an x through the skin of the chestnuts to prevent bursting.

Roast chestnuts in the oven for about 30 minutes.

Peel them carefully, removing all membranes.

Dissolve sugar in a pan with rum and stir in peeled chestnuts.

Toss well with syrup.

Flambe and serve hot.

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