They can be used to stuff vegetables, poultry, and other foodstuffs. They are available dried, fresh, ground, or canned. Candied chestnuts are sold under the French name marrons glaces or the Turkish name kestane şekeri ("sugar chestnuts").
In Spain, on October 31, All Hallows' Eve, Catalonia celebrates a celebration during which, in addition to other traditional dishes, chestnuts are also served. In Hungarian cuisine, puree is made of chestnuts and sugar (sometimes rum) and served as a dessert with whipped cream.
