Quince looks like a cross between an apple and a pear, and because the fruit’s flesh is tart, it’s delicious when simmered until very tender with a little sugar and a vanilla bean. Once puréed, the rose-colored mixture is reminiscent of an elegant applesauce.
Special Diets:
Method
Slice vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into a large saucepot.
Add vanilla bean pod, quince, 1 cup water and sugar, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until quince is very tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Transfer quince mixture to a blender or food processor. Purée until smooth. Serve warm or chilled.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
about 1/3 cup
Calories
130
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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