Quince compote

This quince compote recipe is a delicious accompaniment to a seasonal starter.

Quince compote

  • Serves icon Makes 800g
  • Time icon Takes 30-40 minutes to make, plus cooling

This quince compote recipe is a delicious accompaniment to a seasonal starter.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
21kcals
Fat
Trace (trace saturated)
Protein
Trace
Carbohydrates
5.1g (4.9g sugar)
Salt
Trace

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 2 quinces
  • 150ml white wine
  • 250g caster sugar
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
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Method

  1. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice into a bowl of water. Peel, core and quarter the quinces, and immediately pop them into the lemony water.
  2. Meanwhile, pour the wine and 200ml water into a saucepan, add the sugar and heat gently, stirring occasionally, until all of the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to a simmer and add the drained quince (discard the lemony water), cloves and cinnamon, and poach for 20-30 minutes, depending on the ripeness of the fruit, until tender. Allow to cool. It will keep for several days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
21kcals
Fat
Trace (trace saturated)
Protein
Trace
Carbohydrates
5.1g (4.9g sugar)
Salt
Trace

delicious. tips

  1. Opt for a good ham, such as jamón serrano, to serve with this compote.

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