Quince Paste
Quince paste is a typical Italian dessert, particularly popular during the autumn season. Made with quince apples and sugar, it has a sweet and intense flavor. It is perfect to be enjoyed on its own or accompanied by aged cheeses.
Ingredients
- Quince apples
2,000G2,000G - Sugaras needed
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 5
Wash the apples, cut them into pieces, and put them on the fire in a saucepan with half a glass of water
- STEP 2 OF 5
When the pulp has broken down, pass it through a sieve, weigh it, and mix it with an equal amount of sugar
- STEP 3 OF 5
Put it back on the fire and cook slowly, stirring often until the puree takes on a uniform pink color and no longer sticks to the spoon
- STEP 4 OF 5
Sprinkle the baking sheet with sugar (or grease it with a little oil) and pour the quince paste, leveling it with a damp spoon to a thickness of 2 cm; let it dry for a couple of days, covering it with gauze
- STEP 5 OF 5
After this time, cut the quince paste into pieces of the shape you prefer and store it in tin boxes, separating the layers with wax paper
Suggestions
Non-stick pan
Wooden spoon
Rectangular mold
General Information
Storage notes
Store in a cool, dry place
More information
Quince paste is a traditional Italian dessert made with quince apples and sugar. It is particularly popular during the autumn season.
Origin
Italia
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
| Energy (kcal) | 38 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.3 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 6.3 |
| Fat (g) | 0.1 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 0.01 |
| Protein (g) | 0.3 |
| Fiber (g) | 5.9 |
- Proteins0.3g·2%
- Carbohydrates6.3g·50%
- Fats0.1g·1%
- Fibers5.9g·47%