Molyvos Baked Quinces in Spiced Sweet Wine Syrup

THE HARD, sour quince becomes a soft and aromatic dessert when baked in sweet wine syrup scented with cinnamon and cloves. In Greece, there are as many ways of flavoring baked quinces as there are cooks. This recipe is the one prepared by Chef Jim Botsacos at Molyvos restaurant. It originates from an old recipe of the Livanos family, the owners of the restaurant.

Serve the quinces on their own or with Drained Yogurt, whipped cream