Homemade quince jam is both alluring and unique.
Here’s how to make it.
Years ago, backyard quince trees were common.
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People would cultivate them to harvest the fruit for cooking in pies or preserves.
Here is an easy recipe for a simple quince jam.
Feel free to spice it up a little with nutmeg, cardamom, or vanilla.
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When choosing what quince to pick or buy, smell the bottom of the fruit.
It should have a strong floral fragrance.
If not, it’s not fully ripe.
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If the fruit comes from an organically grown tree, it may easily have worms in the cores.
No problem for jam making, just cut the wormy pieces away from the rest and discard.
Add the grated quince, lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Reduce heat and simmer until the quince is soft, about 10 minutes.
Add the sugar and bring to a boil again.
Stir to dissolve all of the sugar.
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Lower the heat to medium high.
Ladle into hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
Wipe the rims of the jars clean before applying clean, dry lids.
Sealed jars of jam will be good for at least 1 year.
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