Name: Quince Compote with Vanilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Water - 2 cups; White sugar - 1 cup; Vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise - ½; Cinnamon stick - 1; Lemon, juiced - ½; Ripe quinces - 2 pounds

Ingredients for - Quince Compote with Vanilla

1. Water 2 cups

2. White sugar 1 cup

3. Vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise ½

4. Cinnamon stick 1

5. Lemon, juiced ½

6. Ripe quinces 2 pounds

How to cook deliciously - Quince Compote with Vanilla

1 . Stage

Combine water, sugar, vanilla bean, and cinnamon stick in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Boil for 1 minute, then remove sugar syrup from heat.

2 . Stage

Fill a large bowl with water and stir in lemon juice. Peel, halve, and core quinces. Depending on their size, cut each into quarters or 8 pieces and immediately submerge in lemon water to prevent browning.

3 . Stage

Add quinces to saucepan with sugar syrup and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until quinces are soft and have turned lightly pink, about 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.