My brother has chestnut trees that produce an abundance of nuts.
Chestnuts are a quintessential holiday food.
They're delicious served simply roasted or incorporated into any number of recipes, from turkey stuffing to candied desserts. Right now, they are at the peak of their season, which runs from about September through February. The nuts have a high moisture content which can cause them to spoil quickly, so if you have a lot of them, you'll want to take steps to make the harvest last. Fresh chestnuts, still in their shells, will keep for about a week in a cool, dry place. When you're ready to eat the chestnuts, remember that they have to be cooked first.