Quince Marmalade

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   In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil over high heat.

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   Meanwhile, in a food processor fitted with a coarse grating disk or on the largest holes of a box grater, shred the quince.

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   Add the grated quince and the lemon half to the boiling sugar mixture.

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   Decrease the heat to medium and cook at a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick.

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   Use the wrinkle test (page 256) to judge when the marmalade is done.

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   Remove and discard the lemon half.

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   Ladle the marmalade into clean jars.

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   Cover tightly, let cool, and refrigerate.

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   The marmalade will keep for at least 6 months in the refrigerator.

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    Quince tend to turn brown as soon as theyre cut.

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    With cooking, any minor discoloration will fade away.

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    But do try to get them into the hot syrup as soon as possible after theyre grated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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