Turkish Quince Dessert With Apple Roses

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   Peel and cut quinces in half, core the middle. But do not throw away anything. The seeds and the trimmings will make them pink and the pectin will jellify the juices. Place peeled quinces in a bowl with 1/2 lemon juice added water for discoloration.

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   Spread the peels of quince as a layer in a heavy pan, wide enough to have 4 quince halves in one layer. Place the quince halves on top, spread the sugar evenly over the halves and add the reserved quince seeds with cloves, cinnamon sticks, pomegranate juice,wine add water if necessary slightly below top. The juices will make it more reddish and plus it will add more fruity flavours.

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   Simmer over low heat for 45 min- 1 hour. Take the quinces out and let them cool. Sieve the juice.

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   Core the apples and cut them in half. With a mandoline slice thin wedges. Pour the juice in a pan , add 50 gr sugar , if necessary add more water and blanch the apple slices until soft for about 5-8 minutes.

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   Take the slices out and let them cool.Pour the syrup on top of the quinces.

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   Make roses from the apple slices and place them inside each quince. Sizzle some more syrup on top and serve with pistachio flakes, pomegranate seeds and clotted cream. This dessert is traditionally served with clotted cream (kaymak) and you will never find any home or restaurant that serves it without it. It is a must. The sweetness of Turkish Kaymak combined the flavours of the fruits are a match made in heaven.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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