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padfoot
Nov 1st, 2009, 02:03 PM
I want to do a cake/pie with chestnut filling. Just wondering if there are any stores in GTA that sell canned chestnut puree or paste? I know I can make the puree myself but it would involve a lot of work ...

I heard they may be available in French food stores but I have no idea where these shops are. Any help is appreciated!
monty613
Nov 1st, 2009, 02:53 PM
Have you checked the baking aisle at your local grocery store? It might also be labeled 'chestnut spread'.

A quick Google indicates that in the GTA both Whole Foods or Highland Farms carry it...
3weddings
Nov 1st, 2009, 02:58 PM
Check European Delis such as Karpaty and Brandt.
bonterra
Nov 1st, 2009, 07:22 PM
I saw it at Metro yesterday.
bobmans
Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:50 AM
Longo's has it as well, it's not in a can but in a bag, haven't tried it so I can't say whether its any good.
GourmetDish
Nov 4th, 2009, 05:56 PM
I want to do a cake/pie with chestnut filling. Just wondering if there are any stores in GTA that sell canned chestnut puree or paste? I know I can make the puree myself but it would involve a lot of work ...

I heard they may be available in French food stores but I have no idea where these shops are. Any help is appreciated!


If you can't find it, you can always buy the already roasted and shelled chestnuts that they sell in most supermarkets. I think another poster already mentioned this, but Longo's @ York Mills has a HUGE display of these bags. I've bought them before and they're a good product. I've also bought them at Pusateri's and McEwans--Pusateri's has them vacuum packed from France = $$$ and McEwan has the same exact ones that Longos has. In a pinch they are good especially when you don't have time/energy to roast and peel them, but there's nothing like a freshly roasted chestnut!
padfoot
Nov 7th, 2009, 09:57 PM
I saw it at Metro yesterday.

Which aisle?
Cuisine123
Nov 8th, 2009, 11:12 PM
I believe it's in the section where they sell sweet things like jam.
Broseph
Nov 9th, 2009, 12:33 PM
My dad's bakery was the first bakery in Toronto to carry the chestnut cake over 30 years ago.
ariell
Nov 9th, 2009, 12:57 PM
Notwithstanding the obvious question (WHY???! Dear God, why???), try one of these places:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/483619
bonterra
Nov 9th, 2009, 02:12 PM
Which aisle?

They have an "international" aisle or area now in lots of locations. The other products on the same shelf were things like truffle oil, Maldon Sea Salt (smoked & regular), saffron (at a good price), green peppercorns.

Kind of a catchall area of interesting ingredients.
Albin
Nov 9th, 2009, 06:50 PM
Village Grocers in Unionville Area. Bought some 1 month ago or so.