Quince Shrub Recipe

Name: Quince Shrub
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: SYRUP; 2 cups white wine, such as Chardonnay; 2 cups white wine vinegar; 3 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 1-in. vanilla bean pod, split lengthwise; 5 peppercorns; 1 1/2 pounds quinces (2 to 4), peeled, quartered, and cored; 1/2 cup Champagne vinegar; SHRUB; Sparkling water, chilled; Lemon or lime twists

Servings: persons

SYRUP
2 cups white wine, such as Chardonnay
2 cups white wine vinegar
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1-in. vanilla bean pod, split lengthwise
5 peppercorns
1 1/2 pounds quinces (2 to 4), peeled, quartered, and cored
1/2 cup Champagne vinegar
SHRUB
Sparkling water, chilled
Lemon or lime twists

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Make syrup: In a bowl, whisk wine, white wine vinegar, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves. Pour into a 9- by 13-in. glass or ceramic baking dish. Scrape seeds from vanilla pod into dish, then add pod and peppercorns.
2
Slice quinces crosswise into 1/4-in. pieces and add to baking dish. Cover with parchment paper cut to fit, then tightly cover with foil. Bake until quinces are tender when pierced, about 2 1/2 hours.
3
Strain syrup into a bowl and let cool; stir in Champagne vinegar. Transfer to a jar or bottle and chill until cold, at least 2 hours; stir before using.
4
For shrub, pour 2 tbsp. syrup into an 8-oz. glass filled with ice. Add sparkling water, stir, and top with a lemon twist.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SYRUP, 2 cups white wine, such as Chardonnay, 2 cups white wine vinegar, 3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Quince Shrub 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 Shrub

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