Quince compote
8 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Fresh quince (2 lb. 3 oz.) |
| 4 | cups | Water |
| ¾ | cup | Sugar |
| Juice from one lemon | ||
| 1 | Vanilla bean split lengthwise | |
Directions
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.