When you find quinces, you often wonder how you’re going to eat them. At the beginning, you might even confuse them with a large pear…but quinces have a much thicker skin and their tastes have nothing in common! Quinces are eaten cooked (raw…inedible) and made into a compote, jam or a jelly. Here’s a recipe where quinces are roasted (yes I know, I’m obssessed with roasting stuff) and caramelized in their own juice (and pectin). Add some cloves and star anise and there you go: a delicious, simple and seasonal dessert. Ingredients:
- 4 small quinces (or two large ones), peeled, cored and cut into quarters
- 500 ml water
- 4 cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1/2 of a lemon juice
- 4 tbsp maple syrup and some extra to serve
Recipe:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F
- Place the quinces into an oven-proof dish
- Add the water mixed with the maple syrup and the lemon juice
- Add the cloves and the star anise
- Let the quinces roast till they are caramelized. With a tbsp, wet them frequently with their own juice (and pectin)
- Serve tepid or warm and add some extra maple syrup if you want
Enjoy !