Quince Candy (Pâte de Coing) 🍏🍬🔥

Quince Candy

✨ Introduction

Quince Candy 🍏🍬 is sweet, tangy, and beautifully coated in sugar. A traditional fruit paste perfect for ftour, tea time, or gifting 🔥.

🧂 Ingredients

  • 🍏 1 kg quinces (peeled, cored, and chopped)
  • 💧 ½ cup water
  • 🍬 2 cups sugar (plus extra for coating)
  • 🍋 Optional: 1 tsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 🔥 Cook chopped quinces with water in a pot until soft (about 30–40 minutes).
  2. 🥣 Blend into a smooth purée. Return to pot and add sugar and lemon juice.
  3. 🔥 Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and glossy (about 1 hour).
  4. 📦 Pour into a parchment-lined mold and let cool completely (overnight is best).
  5. 🔪 Slice into cubes or bars. Roll in granulated sugar for sparkle.
  6. ❄️ Store in airtight container with parchment between layers.

🔄 Methods

  • 🍎 Use apples or pears for variation.
  • 🌰 Add chopped nuts before setting for texture.
  • 🍊 Infuse with orange zest for citrus twist.
  • 🧁 Cut into shapes for festive trays.

📚 History

Known as “membrillo” in Spain 🇪🇸 and “pâte de coing” in France 🇫🇷, this candy has deep roots in Mediterranean and Moroccan kitchens 🇲🇦.

💪 Benefits

  • 🍏 Fiber and antioxidants from quince
  • 🍬 Natural energy from sugar
  • 🍋 Vitamin C from lemon

🎨 Formation

Serve in sugar-coated cubes on white plates or gift trays 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, tea time, or festive gatherings 🎁.

✅ Conclusion

Quince Candy is glossy, fruity, and nostalgic—a sweet tradition in every bite 🍏🍬🔥.

❤️ Lovers

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
  • 🧑‍🍳 Fruit candy fans
  • 🍽️ Tea hosts
  • 🎉 Celebration planners
  • 🎁 Homemade gift givers

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