Note:
To dice the quince, slice the quince lengthwise in a thickness of about 1/4 of an inch, and then cut across the slices in uniform cuts about 1/4 an inch thick. Soak the diced quince in cold water until you’re ready to cook.
Alexandrian Quince Jam
August 31, 2022
Ingredients
- 600grams, or about 4 large quinces, cored, peeled, and finely diced.
- 200grams granulated sugar
- 1 ½oz lemon juice
- 4cups water
Preparation
- Step 1
Mix all the ingredients in a non-reactive pot (stainless steel, enameled cast iron, or Pyrex) and bring to a boil until the fruit softens (roughly 15 minutes). Use a potato masher (or the bottom of a metal bottle) to break the fruit down, leaving some thicker chunks. Cover the pot and allow it to cook on medium/medium-high for about half an hour.
- Step 2
Uncover the pot and continue to cook it on medium/medium-high (there should be small bubbles but it shouldn’t be sputtering) for another half hour. Stir regularly to keep the fruit from sticking to the bottom. You’re looking for a contiguous yet slightly loose preserve in a bright pink/orange hue. If the water evaporates before this happens, add more, half a cup at a time, and stir it in.