Greek-Style Quince by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

1h40

6 servings

🍎

3

Quince

🧃

200 ml

Orange juice

💧

150 ml

Water

🧃

50 ml

Grape juice

🍯

120 g

Honey

🪵

1

Cinnamon stick

🫙

2

Star anise

🫙

6

Clove

🍋

Lemon juice

🥣

Labneh

🌰

Walnuts

  1. Cut

    Cut the quinces in half using the tip of the knife.

  2. Press

    Press some lemon juice and rub it over the cut quinces so they don't brown.

  3. Place

    Place the quinces in a large baking dish, flesh side down.

  4. Combine

    In a saucepan, combine the pressed orange juice, water, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and honey, plus the grape juice.

  5. Infuse

    Infuse over low heat for five minutes.

  6. Pour

    Pour the syrup into the baking dish with the quinces.

  7. Wrap

    Wrap the dish tightly with aluminium foil over baking paper so it is airtight.

  8. Bake

    Bake at 180°C for one hour.

  9. After one hour, remove the foil and turn the quinces over.

  10. Bake

    Continue baking uncovered for about twenty minutes.

  11. Baste

    During the last ten minutes, baste the quinces with the syrup.

  12. Serve

    Serve with labneh and a few walnuts, with extra syrup spooned over.

Greek-Style Quince by @lesgourmandisesdeloubna

1h40

6 servings

🍎

3

Quince

🧃

200 ml

Orange juice

💧

150 ml

Water

🧃

50 ml

Grape juice

🍯

120 g

Honey

🪵

1

Cinnamon stick

🫙

2

Star anise

🫙

6

Clove

🍋

Lemon juice

🥣

Labneh

🌰

Walnuts

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Cut the quinces in half using the tip of the knife.

    🍎Quince
    🔪Knife

  2. Step 2/12

    Press some lemon juice and rub it over the cut quinces so they don't brown.

    🍎Quince
    🍋Lemon juice

  3. Step 3/12

    Place the quinces in a large baking dish, flesh side down.

    🍎Quince
    🍳Baking dish

  4. Step 4/12

    In a saucepan, combine the pressed orange juice, water, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves and honey, plus the grape juice.

    🧃Orange juice
    💧Water
    🪵Cinnamon stick
    🫙Star anise
    🫙Clove
    🍯Honey
    🧃Grape juice
    🍲Saucepan

  5. Step 5/12

    Infuse over low heat for five minutes.

    🧃Orange juice
    💧Water
    🪵Cinnamon stick
    🫙Star anise
    🫙Clove
    🍯Honey
    🧃Grape juice
    🍲Saucepan

  6. Step 6/12

    Pour the syrup into the baking dish with the quinces.

    🍎Quince
    🍳Baking dish

  7. Step 7/12

    Wrap the dish tightly with aluminium foil over baking paper so it is airtight.

    Aluminium foil
    📜Baking paper
    🍳Baking dish

  8. Step 8/12

    Bake at 180°C for one hour.

    🍎Quince
    🍳Baking dish

  9. Step 9/12

    After one hour, remove the foil and turn the quinces over.

    🍎Quince
    🍳Baking dish

  10. Step 10/12

    Continue baking uncovered for about twenty minutes.

    🍎Quince
    🍳Baking dish

  11. Step 11/12

    During the last ten minutes, baste the quinces with the syrup.

    🍎Quince
    🥄Spoon

  12. Step 12/12

    Serve with labneh and a few walnuts, with extra syrup spooned over.

    🥣Labneh
    🌰Walnuts
    🥄Spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fruits, Beverages, Liquids, Sweeteners, Spices, Dairy, Nuts

Ingredients

Quince, Orange juice, Water, Grape juice, Honey, Cinnamon stick, Star anise, Clove, Lemon juice, Labneh, Walnuts

Notes

Orange juice (freshly pressed), Grape juice (100% pure juice, used instead of the traditional red wine), Lemon juice (pressed and rubbed on the cut quinces to stop browning, no amount given), Labneh (served well chilled, for serving), Walnuts (a few, for serving, almonds or pistachios also suggested)

Allergens

Milk, Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Low-Fat, Low-Sodium, Low-Calorie, Halal, Egg-Free, soy-free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian

Calories

155 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 33g, Fat: 3g, Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 26g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 210mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 0.5mg, Sodium: 35mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 20 minutes

Overall

1 hour 40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Baking dish, Saucepan, Aluminium foil, Baking paper, Spoon

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert

Occasions

Autumn Dessert, Dinner Party

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@lesgourmandisesdeloubna

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Syrupy, Melting

Flavors

Spiced, Sweet, Citrusy, Honeyed

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 3-4 days (in an airtight container,once cooled to room temperature), reheat : a few minutes (gently warm in a saucepan or microwave before serving)