Try this recipe my friends and think of my mum.:

• 300 g dried peeled chestnuts
• 200 g sugar
• 90 c cocoa powder
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 cloves
• ½ teaspoon spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, etc.)
• Rind of 1 mandarin
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Wash and soak the chestnuts for at least 8 hours.
2. Drain and put the chestnuts in a pan. Add 4 cups (1l) of water, cinnamon, cloves, cocoa powder, sugar, spice blend and mandarin rind cut in small pieces.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer until the chestnuts are tender, about 1 hour.
4. At the end of cooking, break the chestnuts into small pieces with a large spoon without crushing them.
5. Dissolve the cornstarch in a little water and add to slightly thicken the sauce.
6. Serve hot in a cup or a bowl.