Quince is a fruit that for some reason often stays in the backyards of cooking. In this article we will try to dispel this myth and present the most delicious quince recipes, the preparation of which will definitely give you and your loved ones a lot of pleasure, because quince can be used both for sweet dishes and for main dishes.
The closest relative of pears and apples is quince. In its raw form, it rarely hits the table. Solid fruits are not only difficult to crack, but their taste (tart and sour) is not for everybody. However, if you cook quince according to a recipe in the oven, you can end up with a soft and sweet dish.
A bit about quince
Seasonal fruit is very popular among followers of proper nutrition. Quince, recipes which will be discussed in this article, contains a considerable amount of antioxidants that help fight stress, preserve beauty and youth.
Thanks to the antiviral properties of quince, you can insure yourself against the flu. It also contains a large amount of potassium, which makes it useful for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, and hypertension. Next, we will consider the most delicious quince recipes.
Chicken and quince recipe in mashed carrot and potato
This dish can be an autumn lunch option. To cook chicken stew with quince you will need:
- 400 g chicken;
- 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil;
- 2 pieces of quince;
- half a glass of water, white wine or broth;
- ground pepper and salt to taste;
- 750 g of potatoes;
- 250 g carrots;
- 1 onion;
- half a packet of butter;
- warmed cream - optional.
Cooking mashed chicken
First, cut the chicken breast into small pieces, fry in oil until slightly browned. We spread it in a stewpan. Finely chop the onion and diced the fruits of the peeled quince. According to the recipe, you need to send onions and quinces to the pan, where the chicken was fried. It is also slightly browned over low heat. Then spread to the chicken in a stewpan. Salt, pepper, pour half a glass of broth, water or white wine. Cook the dish over low heat until the chicken is cooked.
While preparing the breast, peel the root vegetables (carrots and potatoes, you can add celery, sweet potato, parsnip - whatever you want). Boil in salted water until tender, drain the water. Knead vegetables with a slice of butter and season with a small amount of cream.
Spread mashed potatoes and chicken in a sauce on a plate. Serve with a salad of fresh vegetables seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice. Such a delicious quince recipe will let you know the other side of the fruit. And even if you are not a fan of this fruit, you will appreciate the sweet and sour taste of meat dishes.
Bon appetite!
Quince salad with cheese, croutons and red onions
This recipe with quince, camembert cheese, red onion, cucumbers and olive oil dressing can be a great help for people who are losing weight and eating properly.
The following products are used for cooking:
- 2 pieces of medium quince;
- 200 g Camembert cheese;
- 2 slices of white bread;
- 1 piece of fresh cucumber;
- one tablespoon of sunflower and olive oils;
- pepper, salt to taste.
Quince salad with croutons
According to the recipe, quince must be peeled and cut into thin slices. Then cut the bread into small cubes and sprinkle with vegetable oil, add a couple of pinch of salt, mix.
We put quince and cubes of bread on a baking sheet, put in a preheated oven for about ten minutes (the temperature should be no more than 180 degrees). Next, cut the cheese into cubes and cucumber into thin semicircles. Mix hot quince with cucumbers and cheese, season with pepper and salt, pour over olive oil. Arrange on plates. Sprinkle with crackers and serve immediately.
Roast with vegetables and quince
Autumn quince recipe (photo can be found in this article) involves the use of ingredients such as pumpkin, bell peppers, potatoes and chicken.
You will need the following ingredients:
- 450 g chicken;
- 300 g pumpkin;
- 300 g of peeled quince;
- 1 medium onion;
- 2 pieces of bell pepper;
- 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil;
- salt, rosemary, pepper, paprika - all to taste.
Cooking Roast Autumn Vegetables with Chicken Fillet
Peel and chop quince, bell pepper, pumpkin and potato into slices, and onion into half rings. Wash the chicken breast and cut into small pieces.
Salt, pepper, add rosemary, a few tablespoons of vegetable oil and paprika. We spread vegetables and chicken in a baking sleeve (you can use a ceramic mold). We put in a preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes at a temperature of 200 degrees. Serve hot to the table.
Bon appetite!
Canned quince
When preparing a delicious canned quince while maintaining the delicious aroma of the fruit, you can not add granulated sugar.
To begin with, I wash and peel the fruits from the skin and core. Cut into slices and place in hot water (so quince does not darken). Blanch quince slices in hot water for about 10-12 minutes at a temperature of 90 degrees. Then we recline in a colander and cool. We put it in jars and fill it with filtered broth (in which quince was blanched). Close tightly. To sterilize cans of half a liter will take 10 minutes, for liter - 12 minutes.
Delicious quince jam recipe
In its raw form, quince is considered to be inedible, although there are ardent defenders of this fruit, who claim that its taste is simply divine. Sour and hard quince is great for making excellent jam.
You will need the following ingredients (calculation for two servings):
- 1 large quince;
- 150 g granulated sugar;
- 1 tablespoon of squeezed lemon juice;
- a pinch of cinnamon.
Cooking quince jam
The recipe can easily be used at home. We clean the quince, cut into quarters, remove the core. Cut into small cubes. Put in a pan and fill with water so that it covers the chopped quince. Bring to a boil. Then keep on medium heat, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes. Quince should be soft.
Then add sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice. Reduce the heat, let the sugar dissolve completely (stir for 5 minutes). After that, we keep another 25 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool. We shift to a prepared jar.
This jam will be a great option for dessert, because in the vastness of the CIS people like to indulge themselves with a cup of tea with sweet and sour quince jam.
Chicken with quince chutney indian sauce
An unusual recipe will allow you to taste the oriental combination of sweet and salty, which is a real harmony of taste. You can achieve such a spicy dish through the use of traditional Indian sauce.
To prepare, take the following ingredients:
- 2 large quinces;
- one and a half teaspoons of mustard seeds;
- half a teaspoon of caraway seeds;
- 1 tablespoon curry;
- 8 pieces of chicken breasts;
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar;
- 1 hot pepper.
Cooking a dish with quince chutney
Thanks to chutney sauce, you can coolly update your taste preferences. To begin with, we clear the fruits of quince from the peel and seeds. Cut into large pieces, pour 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat until the liquid evaporates completely. Warm the spices lightly in a dry frying pan until aroma appears.
Next, mashed spices and quinces in a blender. Chutney sauce is ready. Now you need to transfer it to the dishes with a tight-fitting lid and let it brew. Cut the chicken into medium slices, quickly fry in sunflower oil until golden brown. Add Indian sauce to the chicken and cook for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
Quince confiture recipe with cinnamon
For cooking you will need:
- one and a half kilograms of quince;
- 700 g of granulated sugar;
- a tablespoon of lemon juice;
- a pair of cinnamon sticks.
Rinse the fruits and boil them for 40 minutes over low heat. Quince should be so soft that it can easily be cut with a knife. It is necessary to drain the water, let the fruit cool and cut them into small cubes. Then put the quince in the pan along with lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon sticks.
Boil the mixture over low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally. You need to cook until cooked. You can check it this way: we collect a small amount of confiture with a chilled spoon, then pour it into a cold plate. Using a spoon, you need to draw a line in the center. If the line is saved, and parts of the liquid do not merge - the confiture is ready. If this is not so, you have to boil it for another ten minutes. Repeat the test again.
Cheesecakes with caramel fruit sauce
This is a great breakfast option. For cooking, you will need products (for 4 servings):
- 250 g of cottage cheese with a low percentage of fat content;
- 3 tbsp. l sifted flour;
- half a glass of granulated sugar;
- 1 chicken egg;
- 5 tbsp. l buckwheat flakes;
- a pinch of salt.
For fruit sauce:
- half an apple;
- half mango;
- quince half;
- half a glass of sugar;
- 4 tbsp. l melted butter;
- half lime.
Cooking cheesecakes
We prepare products for cheesecakes. Mix flour, cottage cheese, egg, salt, sugar. Mix everything thoroughly. Add baking powder and buckwheat flakes. It should get a pretty thick mass. Wet cottage cheese pancakes with wet hands and fry them on both sides until golden brown.
We prepare products for sweet sauce. Dice the fruit. Peel the lime peel and squeeze the juice. Water them with pieces of fruit. Put butter, fruits in a pan, sprinkle sugar on top. Stew until light soft. Then the fire needs to be intensified - this will help to caramelize the pieces of fruit.
Ready cheesecakes will be an excellent companion of your favorite tea. If desired, you can dilute the sweet treat with cranberries or pomegranate seeds.
Have a nice tea party!