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Honeyed quinces

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 4 hours

Ingredients
4 quinces, peeled and cored
1 lemon, the juice
water
500 ml honey
sugar

Method:
Place quinces in a pot, cover with water and add lemon juice.
Simmer until cooked through but still firm (about one hour).
Drain and pat dry before adding to saucepan with honey.
Place an inverted plate on top of the fruit to keep it submerged during cooking.
Simmer gently for about two hours, until slightly wrinkled and deep ruby red.
Drain and pat dry in a 60 °C oven for about one hour.
When cool, roll in sugar and serve.
Store in a single layer in an airtight container.

Recipe From : SHAPE May 01, 2005

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