Tuesday, January 7, 2014

FOOD DANCE - QUINCE

6x6 Oil on Panel
        $100.00 plus S&H


I've never eaten a quince and didn't eat this one.  I would like to try one.  I've heard they are good, so I looked for some recipes and found one (several, actually) at Serious Eats.  It looks good enough to try!

QUINCE ALEXANDER


Ingredients
About This Recipe

YIELD:makes one cocktail
ACTIVE TIME:5 minutes
TOTAL TIME:5 minutes
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:cocktail shaker
THIS RECIPE APPEARS IN:3 Quince Cocktails to Make at Home
  • 1 ounce homemade quince syrup (below)
  • 1 ounce brandy
  • 1 ounce heavy cream
  • 1 barspoon Frangelico
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish

Procedures

  1. 1
    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add quince syrup, brandy, heavy cream, and Frangelico. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg and serve.


    QUINCE SYRUP


    Ingredients
    About This Recipe

    YIELD:makes about 1 1/4 cup syrup
    ACTIVE TIME:20 minutes
    TOTAL TIME:1 hour 15 minutes
    SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:fine mesh strainer
    THIS RECIPE APPEARS IN:3 Quince Cocktails to Make at Home
    • 2 pounds quince, peeled and cut into quarters
    • 5 cups water
    • 1/2 cup honey
    • 1/2 cup sugar

    Procedures

    1. 1
      In a large saucepan, combine the quince, water, honey, and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
    2. 2
      Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quince are fork tender, 45-50 minutes.
    3. 3
      Let cool slightly and strain off the syrup. There should be about 1 1/4 cup of syrup. If not, add water or gently reduce over low heat. Reserve the poached quince for another use and refrigerate the syrup until ready to use.

9 comments:

  1. Love your food paintings and thanks for taking the time to give us these yummy recipes

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    1. Thank you, Page! These recipes are fun for me, too!

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  2. wow! great painting and 'food for thought'!

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  3. I've never eaten a quince, either! Not sure that I even know what one is! Enjoying these food pieces!

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  4. Not sure that I've ever eaten a quince, either. Am enjoying your food series!

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  5. What fun to visit your blog my friend!! Wonderful work and great recipes!! Lovely!

    and thank you so much for your comment on my 30 in 30 too, much appreciated!

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  6. Hi Linda,
    Thanks for your comment! I love your paintings of the shirts. Fabulous!!! Reminds me of Maggie Siner who by the way is coming to Jacksonville in Feb.

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  7. I love your up front and center composition with the food series. Looks classical but with a modern touch. Recipes are good too (especially with heavy cream!)

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