Baked Quince Recipe

Written by
Saad Fayed
A restaurateur and food writer, Saad Fayed has published hundreds of recipes and articles about Middle Eastern cuisine.
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Saad Fayed
Updated 06/28/19
Baked quince on a plate
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  • Total: 80 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 60 mins
  • Servings: 4 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
653 Calories
46g Fat
64g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 653
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46g 59%
Saturated Fat 29g 143%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 1g
Calcium 42mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Baked quinces are a great fall dessert. Quince is like an apple or pear, with a little more tartness. The quince is not a very popular fruit in the West but can be found in many supermarkets.

Ingredients

  • 4 quinces
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 3 cups warm water

Steps to Make It

  1. Peel, core, and cut quinces in half. Place in 9x12 baking dish, flesh side up. Cover each quince half generously with butter. Sprinkle with sugar. Fill baking dish with water.

  2. Bake in a 350 F oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until quinces are a golden color and soft.

  3. Allow it to sit 15 minutes before serving.

  4. Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or by itself.