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Remove the skin and stone from the inside of the quince and cut into quarters.
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Reserve the peel and pits for later.
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In a deep saucepan place the cut quince, sugar and water and bring to the boil.
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Let it cook well.
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When its all cooked, reduce the mixture with a blender.
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Then let it continue to cook for another 10-20 minutes or until the mixture becomes slightly firm.
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Then place in deep dishes.
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Using parchment paper thats been soaked in vodka cover the top of the dish and let the marmalade dry.
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To make Quince jelly: Place the stones and peel into the same saucepan and add water (approximately 1 litre).
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Bring to the boil and let it cook well again.
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This will take some time.
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Let the mixture reduce a fair bit.
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Then place the liquid through a sieve to remove any of the bits you don't want such as the pits and peel.
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Measure the liquid and then place back into the saucepan.
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Add equal amounts of sugar to the liquid.
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Place back on the stove and bring to the boil until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Again this will take some time.
