Quince Compote

• 6 cups (1332 g) water
• 1 cup (200 g

Choose a large saucepan and cut a parchment circle with a diameter equal to that of the saucepan. Cut a 1-inch hole in the center of parchment circle and set aside. Combine water, sugar, honey, vanilla bean and seeds, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and ginger slices in the large saucepan over medium heat. Bring poaching liquid to a simmer and reduce heat to low.

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