Description
Spiced Poached Quinces Dessert is a delightful winter treat that combines the natural sweetness of quinces with aromatic spices like cinnamon and star anise. This elegant dish features tender, caramelized fruit simmered in a fragrant syrup, making it perfect for cozy gatherings or festive occasions. Serve it warm or chilled, paired with creamy ice cream or tangy yogurt, for a memorable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium quinces (about 1.5 lbs), peeled and quartered
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise pods
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and quarter the quinces.
- In a large saucepan, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add quince quarters to the simmering syrup and poach on low heat for about 60 minutes until tender.
- Remove quinces from syrup and allow to cool slightly; reduce syrup further if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled in bowls drizzled with syrup. Pair with ice cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Winter Treat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg