In a bowl, knead together 2 eggs, 150 g powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 200 g butter, and 350 g flour. After resting in the refrigerator for 1 hour, roll out the tart dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface and place it into the tart pan. Press the edges in with your hands and trim any excess dough.

Peel and dice 1 quince, then sauté it in a pan with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for a few minutes. Add 1 dessert spoon (about 2 tsp) of cinnamon, stir, and remove from heat. Once slightly cooled, spoon the filling into the prepared tart shell. Roll the remaining dough into long strips and arrange them over the top of the tart in a lattice pattern. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F) until golden, then dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Quince is an incredibly nutritious fruit, rich in vitamins A, B, and C, as well as fiber, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and magnesium. It is known to be a friend to the digestive system and to aid in weight loss. It helps lower cholesterol and strengthen the immune system. It reduces inflammation in the body, supports skin health, and lowers blood pressure. Gargling with quince juice is said to soothe sore throats and swelling. In addition, quince juice may help reduce excessive menstrual bleeding.

It is believed that quince spread to the world via Anatolia. Valued in ancient times as a symbol of wealth, quince adorned the tables of kings and aristocrats and was highly prized during the Middle Ages. Served to guests at royal banquets, it held a place among the luxury foods of the era. Quince grows easily in temperate and warm climates, and a quince tree is known to have an average productive lifespan of 50 years.

Shakespeare is known to have referred to quince as a "stomach blanket."

Just like our Tangerine Tart recipe, today's tart features a winter fruit. So let's head to the kitchen and make Quince Tart (Ayvalı Turta). Bon appétit in advance…