Homemade Chestnut Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the chestnuts, pour in enough water to cover them and cook them for 8-12 minutes in a pressure cooker.
2. 2
   When the pressure has dropped, drain them in a sieve and spoon out the insides.
3. 3
   Place all the ingredients except for the rum in a saucepan and mash the chestnuts as they simmer (simmer well until the water has evaporated).
4. 4
   When it has cooled down, put the mixture in a food processor, and add the rum for the aroma and blend.
5. 5
   Pour it into a sterilized container and it's done.
6. 6
   Note: It has a lot of water but it is low in sugar, so it won't keep for very long.
7. 7
   Refrigerate the amount you wish to use and freeze the rest.
8. 8
   It's nice as a bread filling.
9. 9
   It's also nice used in this recipe.