Quince Paste

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      8 hr

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By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

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Ingredients

  • 6 pounds (2.7 kg) quinces (about 8 medium quinces)
  • 6 cups (1.2

Method

  1. Wash and peel the quinces. Place in a container of water with a splash of vinegar to prevent discoloration. Grate the quinces. Remove the quince seeds from the core and place in a cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth in a knot so the seeds are held inside (the seeds have some natural pectin, which will help form the paste).
  2. Transfer the quinces to a pot (preferably