quince compote

Categories
Desserts
Israeli
Fruit
Yield
8 servings
MeasureIngredient
2 pounds Fresh quince (2 lb. 3 oz.)
4 cups Water
¾ cup Sugar
  Juice from one lemon
Vanilla bean split lengthwise

A classic Eastern-Europe Jewish dessert, usually eaten after a heavy meal, such as Saturday's choulent.

Cube the quince (don't peel). Put all the ingredients in a large pan.

Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 3 hours, until the quince turns slightly red. Cool and refrigerate. Serve cold.

Recipe by Gabi Shahar.

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