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Irresistible recipes with chestnut for cold winter days

Chestnuts, an essential part of cold winter days, fill the entire house with their delightful aroma. Whether boiled, roasted, or in desserts, chestnuts adorn the table in every form. It is one of the seasonal gifts of winter. For those who love chestnuts, we are sharing a variety of delicious recipes. Enjoy your meal in advance!

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Chestnut Börek (6 - 8 Servings) Ingredients: - 2 sheets of ready-made filo pastry - 2 cups of cooked chestnuts - 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil - 1 cup of walnut kernels For the syrup: - 2 cups of water - 2 cups of granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil For serving: - 2 tablespoons of molasses Instructions: - For the syrup: Combine the water and sugar in a pot, stir, and bring to a boil. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and add the vegetable oil. Let it cool. - For the filling: Cook the chestnuts and crumble them into a bowl. Add the walnut kernels and mix well. - Place a sheet of filo pastry on the counter. Brush the cooled syrup over the filo pastry using a brush. - Spread the chestnut and walnut mixture over the pastry. Roll the pastry into a tight log shape, but not too tight. - Cut the rolled pastry into 4 cm wide pieces. - Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the prepared böreks in the tray, leaving space between them. - Brush the tops of the böreks with vegetable oil and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes. - Serve the baked böreks with molasses.