- 3 ½ lb Quinces
- 2 pounds Granulated sugar
- Water
Quince Paste
Quince Paste is something I first came across in Spain where it is called ‘membrillo’. If you order cheese in a Spanish restaurant, you can be sure that a little square or two of this fruit preserve will arrive on the side. I love to make some for my Christmas cheeseboards.
To make Quince Paste, you will need the following ingredients:
So, how to make Quince Paste?
Steps to make Quince Paste
1 | Prepare the quince | 5 |
2 | Cook the quince | 1h |
Place the bundle in a large pot with the quince chinks. Add the chunks of quince and the bundle of peels and cores into a large pot. Add water so that the fruit is covered by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 1 ½ hours until the quince chunks are soft and mushy. | ||
3 | Remove the peel and core bundle | 1 |
4 | Drain the liquid from the fruit | 2h |
5 | Blend the strained fruit | 5 |
6 | Cook | 90m |
7 | Turn on oven and prepare a baking dish | 1h |
Switch on the oven to the lowest setting (125 °F). Lightly grease or line with parchment paper a 9 inch baking dish . Place the quince paste in the dish and spread it out evenly. Ensure the surface is smooth by leveling it with the back of a spoon. Aim for about a 1 ½ inch thick slab. Leave the paste to cool in the baking dish. | ||
8 | Dry the paste | 12h |
9 | Store and serve | 1 |
10 | Serve | |
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