Christmas Sprouts!

Directions

1. 1
   Cut the sprouts in half, blanch for 2 minutes in boiling salted water, drain and place in roasting dish.
2. 2
   Add the cardamom pods and the bacon lardons to the dish.
3. 3
   In a small pan, melt the butter, add the allspice, a bit of the olive oil and chestnut puree stirring so as not to burn the butter.
4. 4
   Turn off the heat and set aside.
5. 5
   This is a basic chestnut butter (see photo) which can be used in a variety of ways.
6. 6
   Add the sauce to the sprouts and toss together.
7. 7
   Pour the remaining olive oil over the top and roast in the oven for 20 mins.