Quince paste using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
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Quince paste, or 'Dulce de Membrillo', is the sweet, tangy treat that has been enchanting taste buds since the days of the ancient Greeks! This delightful delicacy is crafted from the humble quince, a fruit that looks like a cross between an apple and a pear, and is often overlooked in favor of its more popular counterparts. With a simple concoction of quinces, sugar, and water, you'll be transported to a world where sweetness meets nostalgia. Fun fact: in Spain, it's traditionally served with cheese – a pairing that elevates both the savory and sweet to new heights. So, roll up your sleeves and let the vibrant aroma of cooking quinces fill your kitchen as you create your own slice of history!
Ingredients
- 2 Quinces
- 500 g Water
- 450 g Granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Lemon juice
Steps
Quince Pulp
- Cut in four, pit, and add 2 quinces in the food processor bowl.
- Add 500 g of water in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 25:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Drain the content of the food processor bowl in a strainer.
- Setaside the preparation content at a container let cool.
- Wash the food processor bowl.
Quince Paste
- Transfer the content of the preparation content in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 30:00min / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 450 g of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon(s) of lemon juice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 40:00min / 120°C / Speed 2. Filler cap open
- Check the consistency towards the end of the mixing time.
- It should be thick and jam-like.
- If it's not thick enough, continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
- Pour the content of the food processor bowl in a baking tray.
- Line with baking paper first
- Setaside the preparation content let cool during 24h .
- Cut the quince paste into desired shapes.
- Serve Immediately.
