Quince Jam Recipe - The Washington Post

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When combined with water, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and cloves, fall's firm, sour-tasting fruit breaks down into a wonderfully aromatic, rose-colored, jammy consistency.

You'll need clean jars with tight-fitting lids.

Serve with challah or Tunisian bulo (see related recipe).

The jam can be refrigerated in airtight containers for several weeks.

From Shulie Madnick, who blogs at foodwanderings.com.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 20 (makes a scant 2 1/2 half-pints)

Directions

  • Step 1

    Combine the water, sugar and lemon juice in a large saucepan.

  • Step 2

    Peel and core the quinces, then cut them into very thin slices. Stir them into the liquid-sugar mixture, then add the cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat, which will create foam; this is okay. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the mixture has become pink and the liquid has reduced by more than half, to a syrupy consistency. Add a little water if the mixture seems too thick before the fruit has softened. Discard the cinnamon and cloves. Use a potato masher to help break down the fruit, if needed.

  • Step 3

    Cool, then divide among the jars; the pectin from the fruit will help set the syrup. Seal and refrigerate for up to several weeks.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per 2-tablespoon serving

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    From Shulie Madnick, who blogs at foodwanderings.com.

    Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.

    Published September 23, 2014

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