Poached Quince with Cranberries

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Quince fruits poached in sweet syrup with tart cranberries. They make a beautiful presentation at your next get-together.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • ¾ cup agave nectar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 cup fresh orange juice

  • 2 ripe quinces

  • ½ cinnamon stick

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Directions

  1. Combine water, agave nectar, white sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.

  2. Meanwhile, wash and peel the quince fruits and cut out any dark spots. Add whole quinces to the boiling liquid and reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Turn quince over 180 degrees and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Add cranberries and simmer until quince are tender to a knife, 10 minutes.

  3. Serve quince cored or whole with the cranberries and syrup ladled over them. Top with orange zest.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

307 Calories
0g Fat
81g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 307
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 65g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 26mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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