Spiced Quince Compote

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International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Spiced Quince Compote

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 1072.8

Description

This International dessert features Water, Ripe (bright yellow) quinces, Sugar, Bean. 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

Directions

  1. split lengthwise 1 Cinnamon stick (2-inch) 4 Cloves 1/8 ts Cardamom seeds 2 Wide strips orange
  2. peel PUT THE WATER IN A SAUCEPAN to
  3. heat .
  4. Rinse the quinces, then using a sharp paring knife, quarter the fruits.
  5. Carefully cut out the cores.
  6. Hold each piece firmly as you work so that it doesn't snap in 2.
  7. Slice each quarter into pieces about 1/2-inch thick, then cut away the peels.
  8. As you work, put the cores and peels in the pan of water--they will impart both flavor and body to the water, due to the natural pectin in the fruit.
  9. Allow the skins and cores to
  10. simmer slowly, covered, for about 20 minutes, then strain, keeping the liquid.
  11. Don't worry about the peeled fruit discoloring--it will turn pink when cooked.
  12. Combine the sugar, spices, orange peel and the strained liquid in a non-corroding pan.
  13. Bring to a boil, stir to dissolve the sugar and add the quinces.
  14. Cut out a disk of parchment paper and
  15. place it directly on the surface to prevent any exposed slices from drying out.
  16. Simmer slowly until the quinces have turned pink and are slightly translucent but still firm to the touch, 2-to-2 1/2 hours.
  17. When done, transfer them to a bowl with the syrup and chill well before serving.
  18. Once poached in syrup, quinces will last for weeks in the refrigerator

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1072.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.5g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 6.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 271.5g91%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g66%
Sugars 246.0g
Protein 6.0g12%

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

Keywords: bean, boiling, bright, compote, dessert, fruits, international, quince, quinces, ripe, simmering, spiced, sugar, title, vegan, water, yellow
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