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How to Make Baked Quince with Cinnamon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quince is a unique fruit that is often overlooked in the culinary world. While it may not be as popular as apples or pears, quince has a delightful fragrance and flavor that is truly one of a kind. Baking quince with cinnamon is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this underrated fruit.

When quince is baked, it becomes tender and sweet, with a subtle floral aroma that is enhanced by the warmth of cinnamon. The combination of the two creates a comforting and irresistible dessert that i...

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Ingredients

  • 3 quince, unpeeled, washed, halved and cored
  • 18 whole cloves
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup port wine
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream, whipped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 baked quince halves

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Press three cloves into each quince half. Place the fruit in a roasting pan cut-side down. Add the water, wine, and cinnamon sticks to the pan; sprinkle the sugar over the quince.
  • Bake the fruit in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 35 to 40 minutes. Turn the quince right-side up and bake until tender, about 10 more minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the quince cool slightly. Transfer each quince half to a plate and drizzle with a tablespoon of juices from the roasting pan and a dollop of whipped cream.

    • Nutrition

    144 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 18mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 128mg

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    Sweet recipes
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