Quince Poached in Cardamom Syrup
Tender quince wedges delicately poached in a fragrant cardamom and citrus syrup. This elegant dessert transforms the raw quince into a beautiful rose-colored treat with subtle spice notes.
6 servings
2 hr 5 min
Ingredients
- •4 whole quinces
- •6 cups water
- •2 cups sugar
- •4 slices lemon
- •4 slices orange
- •6 pods green cardamom
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Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Peel quinces, then quarter and core. Cover with water in a bowl (to prevent discoloration).
10 min
- 2.
Bring water, sugar, citrus slices, and cardamom pods to a simmer in a small pot, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
10 min
- 3.
Cut quince quarters into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and add to syrup. Return to a simmer and cover quince with a round of parchment paper. Simmer until quince is just tender, about 45 minutes. Discard citrus slices. Cool quince in syrup to room temperature, about 1 hour (color will deepen). Discard cardamom pods.
105 min