Poached Quince

🛒 Ingredients

• Quince 500 g · 285 kcal
• Granulated Sugar 200 g · 772 kcal
• Lemon Juice 30 g · 6 kcal
• Cinnamon Stick 5 g · 12 kcal
• Star Anise 2 g · 7 kcal
• Vanilla Bean 3 g · 8 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash quinces thoroughly, then peel them using a vegetable peeler. Cut each quince in half lengthwise and carefully remove the core and seeds.
2. In a large pot, combine water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon stick, star anise, and scraped vanilla bean. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the quince halves to the simmering syrup. Ensure they are fully submerged; use a piece of parchment paper or a small plate to keep them down if necessary.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the quince is tender and has turned a beautiful rosy-amber color. Check occasionally and add more water if the syrup reduces too much.
5. Once cooked, remove the quince from the syrup and let them cool. The poached quince can be served warm or chilled, optionally with a drizzle of the cooking syrup, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of mascarpone.