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Quince candy (dulce de membrillo) is a classic of traditional Spanish and Latin American confectionery, prized for its firm texture and sweet, slightly tangy flavor. It is made by cooking quinces with equal parts sugar, achieving a dense paste that can be cut into portions. It is ideal to accompany aged cheeses, toast, or simply as a dessert.
Making it at home guarantees a natural product, free of preservatives, and with a much more intense flavor than commercial ones. Besides, it is an easy recipe that requires few ingredients: quinces, sugar, and lemon. The result is a versatile sweet that keeps well and delights both young and old.
You can adjust the consistency to your liking: firmer to cut into blocks or creamier to spread. You can also add spices such as cinnamon or vanilla. Quince candy is perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or as a gastronomic gift.
Cook
40 min
Servings
4
Peel the quinces, remove the seeds and the center, cut into pieces and place in a pot covered with water (cook them until tender).
Weigh the quince, place it in the pot with the same amount of sugar, it's also time to add the lemon juice.
Cook at medium temperature without stopping stirring, that will be for at least 40 minutes, depending on the consistency you want... (To find out if it's ready, take a tablespoon and let it cool down).
Once cooked and ready, pour the candy into the desired containers (they must be heat resistant)
Cover with plastic wrap making sure that it is in contact with the candy.
Let it cool to room temperature and enjoy!
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
