Membrillo (Quince Paste)
A Spanish delicacy with a gumdrop-like texture, membrillo is traditionally served with manchego cheese.
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A Spanish delicacy with a gumdrop-like texture, membrillo is traditionally served with manchego cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 quince, peeled, cored, and coarsely chopped (6 cups)
- 3 strips lemon peel
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
Preparation
1. Simmer quince, lemon peel, and 6 cups water in covered saucepan over medium-low heat 40 minutes, or until soft. Drain, then purée in food processor. Return to saucepan, and stir in sugar and lemon juice. Cook over low heat 11/2 hours, or until pink and very thick.
2. Line loaf pan with parchment paper. Spread paste in prepared pan, and cool. Unmold onto cutting board, and slice.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Makes 1 loaf
- Calories 216
- Carbohydrate Content 56 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 2 mg
- Sugar Content 50 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g