Kythonopasto (Quince Paste)
Karen Mintzias Pulp from Kythoni Peltes Granulated sugar Water Bay leaves Caster sugar Cooking time: 45-50 minutes. Puree quince pulp by pressing through a sieve or process in food...
Ingredients
- sugar, approx
- oil, approx
- water, approx
Directions
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Karen Mintzias Pulp from Kythoni Peltes Granulated sugar Water Bay leaves Caster sugar Cooking time: 45-50 minutes
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Puree quince pulp by pressing through a sieve or process in food processor
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Measure puree into a heavy pan
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Add 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water to each cup of pulp
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Set over medium heat and stir occasionally until sugar is dissolved
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Bring to the boil, then boil steadily for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally so that paste cooks evenly
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As paste is thick, it has a tendency to scorch, so watch carefully
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When cooked, paste comes away from sides of pan and is dark red in colour