Quince-And-Cranberry Compote Recipe

Name: Quince-And-Cranberry Compote
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium quinces; 6 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 12 each cloves; 18 Whole allspice berries; 1 large orange zest; 2 packages cranberries; 1 each cinnamon sticks; 1 x cranberry juice optional; 1 x balsamic vinegar to taste

Servings: persons

6 medium quinces
6 cups water
2 cups sugar
12 each cloves
18 Whole allspice berries
1 large orange zest
2 packages cranberries
1 each cinnamon sticks
1 x cranberry juice optional
1 x balsamic vinegar to taste

1
CUT EACH QUINCE INTO QUARTERS, then cut quarters into pieces about 1/2-inch thick.
2
Grasp each piece firmly and cut away peel and core with sharp knife.
3
When all slices have been cored and peeled, cut each piece into small chunks.
4
Don't worry about the fruit discoloring.
5
In saucepan, combine water, sugar, spices and orange peel.
6
Bring mixture to boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
7
Add quince.
8
Reduce heat, cover pan and cook very slowly until fruit has turned a deep pink color, about 2 hours.
9
You don't need to worry about overcooking as the fruit will hold its texture well.
10
If cooked slowly, there should still be quite a bit of liquid in pan when fruit is done.
11
Sort through cranberries, remove those that are not in good shape and rinse the rest.
12
Add cranberries to cooked quince.
13
If mixture seems too dry, add a little more water or cranberry juice.
14
Increase heat a little and cook cranberries until they begin to pop open, 12-to-15 minutes.
15
Use rubber scraper to gently mix them with quince.
16
When done, refrigerate compote to cool, then stir in enough vinegar to balance the sweetness.

465

kcal

Calories

123

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium quinces, 6 cups water, 2 cups sugar, 12 each cloves, and more.

Yes, Quince-And-Cranberry Compote falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quince-And-Cranberry Compote

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