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.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Combine water, agave nectar, white sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  • 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.
  • Serve quince cored or whole with the cranberries and syrup ladled over them. Top with orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 64.6 g

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