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Yapay Yemek

Quince Stew with Molasses

A healthy main dish from traditional Anatolian cuisine that balances the sweet and sour notes of quince with molasses.

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Time
55 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Level
Moderate
Heat
Mild
Region
Anatolia
Quince Stew with Molasses
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Servings4
Measures

1 cup is 200 ml. 1 tea glass is 100 ml. 1 tablespoon is 15 ml. 1 dessert spoon is 10 ml. 1 teaspoon is 5 ml.

Ingredients

  • 3 large quinces
  • 2 tbsp grape molasses
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 handful crushed walnuts

Calories are an editor’s estimate per serving, not a lab measurement.

Method

  1. 1

    Peel the quinces, remove the seeds, and dice them into cubes.

  2. 2

    Chop the onion and sauté in olive oil until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the diced quinces and sauté for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add molasses, cinnamon, and hot water, then cover the pot.

  5. 5

    Cook on low heat for about 30 minutes until the quinces are tender.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with crushed walnuts before serving.

Note. You can soak the quinces in lemon water after chopping to prevent browning.

Questions

Should quince stew be served hot?

It is generally best served warm or at room temperature to bring out its flavor.

Is this dish vegan?

Yes, all ingredients are plant-based, making it suitable for a vegan diet.

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