Quince Preserves in Syrup

Quince Preserves in Syrup

a delicious homemade gift

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 30m
Cook Time: 1h
Total Time: 1h 30m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

285
calories
0,2g
fat
76,1g
carbohydrates
0,7g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
11mg
sodium
Quince Preserves in Syrup

Recipe Description

I love to make Quince Preserves in Syrup in Fall and I place them in pretty jars, ready to give to friends as a gift around the holidays. I use different styles of slicing – sometimes I julienne the quince or I cut the fruit into half crescents or simple small chunks. Any shape will work so long as it is no thicker than a quarter of an inch. 

As I chop, I drop the pieces into a large bowl of acid water (1 tablespoon of lemon juice in a large bowl of water). Cut quince will discolor quickly if left exposed to the air. Placing it in acidic water will retain the quince’s natural color.  

To make Quince Preserves in Syrup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Quince Preserves in Syrup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Chop fruit and place it in acid water

    5 min
    Step 1 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Peel and chop the fruit and place it in a large bowl of water with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

  2. 2

    Drain the chopped fruit and place in a pot

    2 min
    Step 2 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Drain the chopped quince in a colander and transfer it to a large stainless steel, heat-proof glass, or enamel pot with the sugar and remaining lemon juice and water.

  3. 3

    Bring to a boil

    3 min
    Step 3 - Quince Preserves in Syrup
  4. 4

    Simmer

    1h
    Step 4 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 1 hour. Stir occasionally until the quince pieces are soft and the liquid has reduced by about half.

  5. 5

    Transfer to jars

    3 min
    Step 5 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Once the fruit is cooked, transfer it to clean canning jars. Pack the fruit in, leaving 1 inch at the top of the jar.

  6. 6

    Add cooking liquid

    2 min
    Step 6 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Use a ladle to spoon the cooking liquid over the fruit pieces. The quince should be completely covered by the syrup, but allow ½ an inch of head space between the fruit and the rims of the jars. Press the quince down with the back of a spoon to remove any air bubbles.

  7. 7

    Can

    15 min
    Step 7 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    Wipe the rim of each jar and place the lids on tight and place the jars carefully in a canner with simmering water. Bring to a boil and process for 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Quince Preserves in Syrup

    I love to eat these preserved quince slices with cream or ice cream.

Make a batch of Quince Preserves in Syrup soon - put them in pretty jars and give them to your friends. Please come back to leave a review letting me know what you think!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Xandra Brown
March 27, 2025
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Absolutely loved it

Yvonne
July 14, 2024
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Superb! I made these quince preserves for my family during Thanksgiving, and they were a hit! The vibrant color and sweet aroma filled the kitchen. I love how versatile the slices are—each jar looked beautiful and homemade. It felt great to share something special I made with my own hands. Thank you for the recipe!

Tina Johnson
May 12, 2024
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Delicious!

Xena
November 10, 2023
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Lovely!

Penny73
November 10, 2023
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OMG, I made this Quince Preserves and my friends are hooked! It’s super easy, and they look so cute in jars! I sliced them all fancy for a party, and everyone loved it! Def recommend for gifts, it's a total hit!

Randy
October 5, 2023
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Making Quince Preserves in Syrup has become my favorite fall tradition. The aromas fill my kitchen and remind me of the time I shared a jar with my neighbor. It’s a joy to gift these sweet beauties during the holidays. So easy and delicious.

Laura Smith
October 4, 2023
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Fantastic!

Lydia
July 5, 2023
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I made the Quince Preserves in Syrup for the holidays. Everyone loved my jars. The different slices made it fun, and the taste is exceptional. Simple and delicious.

Xena
May 22, 2023
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Exceptional! I made these preserves with my kids for gifts, and they turned out beautiful. The acidity kept the color perfect. Can't wait to share them with friends.

Kim
May 11, 2022
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delicious, thanks for sharing.

Wendy Smith
May 7, 2021
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Deliciously sweet recipe!

Valerie Johnson
September 11, 2020
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Gorgeous gift idea!

Ursula Smith
August 4, 2020
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Super easy and fun to make!

Becky
November 21, 2019
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I tried this recipe for Quince Preserves in Syrup, and it turned out great! My family loved them, and I shared some jars with friends. A perfect holiday gift!

Athina
November 19, 2019
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I love it! Thanks for sharing recipe!

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