Chunky Quince Jam

Peel the 4 quinces, remove the cores, and cut them into cubes. Fill the pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 kg of sugar and squeeze in 1 lemon. Simmer over low heat and cook until done. Enjoy!…

Pro Tip

Squeeze the lemon near the end of cooking.

About This Recipe

It is believed that the quince spread to the world via Anatolia. In ancient times, the quince adorned the tables of kings and aristocrats as a symbol of wealth, and was highly valued during the Middle Ages. Served to guests at palace banquets, it was considered a luxury food of that era. It grows easily in temperate and warm climates. The average productive lifespan of a quince tree is known to be 50 years.

Quince is a remarkably beneficial fruit for heart and vascular health, as well as for the eyes, lungs, stomach, throat, kidneys, intestines, and oral health, and it is also helpful for menstrual bleeding. It strengthens the heart and relieves cardiac discomfort and palpitations. It helps reduce arterial stiffness. It eliminates small intestinal inflammation. It is good for liver sluggishness. It resolves indigestion on its own. It strengthens the digestive and excretory systems. It reduces body heat and is an excellent remedy for diarrhea. In addition to all these benefits, it also eliminates bad breath. 

Today we have prepared our delicious Chunky Quince Jam recipe for you. You should definitely also try our Pineapple Jam recipe sometime. Bon appétit!