Quince Compote

This quince compote recipe is sweet and tasty, made either chunky or smooth depending on your preference. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• 2 cups hard apple cider
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 pounds quinces - peeled, cored, and diced
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 0.5 cup sugar, or more to taste
• 0.5 teaspoon orange flower water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine quinces, hard cider, and white sugar in a pressure cooker. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Heat until steam escapes in a steady flow and makes a whistling sound, about 10 minutes. Adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking; cook until quinces are soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 5 to 10 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.

Step 2

Transfer cooked quinces and liquid to a serving bowl; stir in lemon juice, orange flower water, and orange zest.

Step 3

Beat heavy cream in a separate chilled glass or metal bowl using an electric mixer until frothy; gradually add vanilla sugar, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Fold in crème fraîche. Top quince compote servings with whipped cream-crème fraîche.