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Quince-And-Cranberry Compote

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This International dessert features Quince, Water, Sugar, Cloves, Allspice berries. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8
Calories: 668.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Quince, Water, Sugar, Cloves, Allspice berries. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 6 md Quince
  • 6 cup Water
  • 2 cup Sugar
  • 12 Cloves
  • 18 Whole Allspice berries
  • 1 lg Orange peel strip
  • 2 package Cranberries
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick (3" long)
Directions
  1. 1
    Cranberry juice (optional) Balsamic vinegar, to taste
  2. 2
    CUT EACH QUINCE INTO QUARTERS, then
  3. 3
    cut quarters into pieces about 1/2-inch thick.
  4. 4
    Grasp each piece firmly and cut away peel and core with sharp knife.
  5. 5
    When all slices have been cored and peeled, cut each piece into small chunks.
  6. 6
    Don't worry about the fruit discoloring.
  7. 7
    In saucepan, combine water, sugar, spices and orange peel.
  8. 8
    Bring mixture to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  9. 9
    Add quince.
  10. 10
    Reduce heat, cover pan and cook very slowly until fruit has turned a deep pink color, about 2 hours.
  11. 11
    You don't need to worry about overcooking as the fruit will hold its texture well.
  12. 12
    If cooked slowly, there should still be quite a bit of liquid in pan when fruit is done.
  13. 13
    Sort through cranberries, remove those that are not in good shape and rinse the rest.
  14. 14
    Add cranberries to cooked quince.
  15. 15
    If mixture seems too dry, add a little more water or cranberry juice.
  16. 16
    Increase heat a little and cook cranberries until they begin to pop open, 12-to-15 minutes.
  17. 17
    Use rubber scraper to gently mix them with quince.
  18. 18
    When done, refrigerate compote to cool, then stir in enough vinegar to balance the sweetness

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 668.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 5.8mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 177.2g60%
Dietary Fiber 15.3g62%
Sugars 154.2g
Protein 1.5g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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