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Membrillo
Preparation info
- Makes 8–10 slabs of membrillo; each slab serves
10
- Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
By Ivy Manning
Published 2014
Rosy-hued quince paste is traditionally served in slivers on top of manchego cheese. It is costly to buy but is easy to make in a slow cooker. Look for quinces in late fall and early winter in grocery stores and at farmers’ markets.
Ingredients
- Quinces,
3 lb 1.5 kg 4 - Lemon,
1
Method
Peel, quarter, and core the quinces. Cut the flesh into 2-inch (5-cm) chunks, place in a large saucepan, and add cold water just to cover. Using a vegetable peeler, remove a lemon zest strip 4 inches (10 cm) long from the lemon and add it to the pan. Place the pan over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the fruit is ver