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🍽️ Fruity Quince Jelly with Star Anise
1275 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 kg quinces
- 2 lemons (juice)
- 3 star anise
- 2 kg jam sugar (1:1)
Instructions
- 1. Wash the quinces thoroughly and scrub them clean.
- 2. Remove the stem and the blossom end from the fruit.
- 3. Cut the quinces into small cubes, including the skin and core.
- 4. Place the quince cubes into a pot.
- 5. Cover the quinces with 1.5 liters of water.
- 6. Add the lemon juice and the star anise to the pot.
- 7. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8. Cook the quinces until soft for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9. Line a large sieve with a moist jelly bag or cheesecloth.
- 10. Place the sieve over a large pot.
- 11. Pour the cooked quince mixture into the sieve.
- 12. Let the juice drip through overnight.
- 13. Do not squeeze the quinces to keep the jelly clear.
- 14. Measure the juice with a measuring jug the next day.
- 15. Pour the juice back into the pot.
- 16. Add jam sugar weighing about 200 grams less than the juice.
- 17. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring.
- 18. Let the jelly bubble vigorously for about 4 minutes.
- 19. Perform a setting test to check the consistency.
- 20. Remove the pot from the heat.
- 21. Fill the prepared sterilized jars to the brim with the jelly.
- 22. Seal the jars well and let them cool down.
Nutrition per serving
- kcal: 1275
- Protein: 1 g · Fett/Fat: 2 g · Carbs: 307 g