FOOD DANCE - QUINCE

6x6 Oil on Panel

Day 7 of 30/30 Challenge

        $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

IngredientsAbout 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

   
   IngredientsAbout 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.