Omas Quittenbrot
A delicious quince fruit preserve that captures the essence of autumn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 jars 1x
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg quinces
- 500 g sugar
- 1 l water
- 1 lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Wash the quinces thoroughly and cut them into quarters.
- In a large pot, add the quinces and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until soft.
- Remove from heat and strain the liquid, collecting the juice.
- Add the juice back to the pot, add sugar and lemon juice, and stir well.
- Simmer until the mixture thickens (about 30-40 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Pour the mixture into sterilized jars and seal.
Notes
- Let the Quittenbrot set for a few days before consuming for optimal flavor.
- This recipe is great for enjoying with cheese or on toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://kochideenwelt.de/omas-quittenbrot/