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Homemade Quince Preserve

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
32 servings
New England
Homemade Quince Preserve
Ingredients
  • 7 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 fluid ounces liquid pectin
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 3 pounds quinces, cored and chopped, peels on
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
1
Prepare the sterilization process by submerging eight ½-pint jars in boiling water for a minimum of 5 minutes, and have new lids at the ready.
2
Next, fill a large container with quinces and pour in water to create a flavorful base. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then gradually decrease the heat to a low simmer; let it cook, covered, for 15 minutes.
3
Strain the liquid from the quinces to extract 4 cups of juice, and then combine it with sugar and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed pot. Bring the mixture to a high-heat boil, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
4
Once boiling, add pectin and return the mixture to a high-heat boil, stirring continuously for 1 full minute.
5
Immediately remove the pot from the heat source and skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
6
Fill hot, sterilized jars with the jelly mixture using a ladle, and then process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to seal the jars.
7
Finally, store sealed jars in a cool, dark location, and refrigerate the jelly after opening.