Candied Chestnuts

Peel the chestnuts from the shell and thin skin.

Pour boiling water and cook until softened. The chestnuts should retain their shape.

Prepare syrup with rum and vanilla. Boil water, add sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Put the chestnuts in syrup and boil for 30 minutes. Then turn off the heat.

Put the chestnuts on the fire for another 30 minutes. Continue until the chestnuts become transparent.

Transfer the chestnuts and syrup to a glass container, add rum, and cool.