This dessert is one of the most popular treats worldwide and a staple on many restaurant menus. Its sweetness aids digestion and makes for a delightful afternoon snack with tea and coffee.
According to the cooking service of Saed News, quince dessert is a delicious and colorful autumn treat that you can easily make at home with a simple recipe. This tender and tasty dessert combines quince with pomegranate juice, sugar, starch, cardamom, and other ingredients, resulting in an elegant and festive dish. If you'd like to make this fantastic dessert at home, follow along with our recipe.
Ingredients
Small quince: 3 pieces
Pomegranate juice: 1 cup
Sugar: 1/2 cup
Cold water: 2 cups
Cardamom: 3 pods
Starch: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
To make this delicious quince dessert, start by peeling the quince and cutting them into two equal halves. Remove the seeds and the core with a knife.
Place the quince peels at the bottom of a non-stick pan, then arrange the quince halves on top of the peels.
Add the quince seeds and cardamom pods to the pan.
Pour the sugar and pomegranate juice over the quince.
Dissolve the starch in cold water and add it to the pan.
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let the quince cook for 35 to 40 minutes until they are tender and the dessert syrup thickens.
Once the dessert is ready, transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with pistachio slivers. Enjoy your delicious quince dessert!
You can also serve this dessert with vanilla ice cream or cream.
Important Tips
Quince is a fragrant and delightful fruit with numerous health benefits. It is rich in vitamins A and B, calcium, proteins, glucosides, and lipids, which are beneficial for heart health, digestion, and calming the nerves. In Iran, quince is produced in the provinces of Fars, Isfahan, Kerman, and Ardabil. For the best results, use healthy, blemish-free quince for this dessert.
