Quince pear jam, a fantastic gift I didn’t know about. I knew about quince apples but wasn’t aware of the existence of quince pears. It’s a fall fruit that starts appearing now and will be available throughout the winter, at least in Sicily, but I know for sure that it’s not only in Sicily. These wonderful quince pears were sent to me directly from there with a “package.” Yes, I’m still lucky to have someone who makes me happy with these sudden gifts from down south by sending me packages. Both the apple and the pear are part of the same quince fruit, but with different shapes: quince pears have an oblong or rounder shape, like the quince apple.
- Difficulty: Medium
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 50 Minutes
- Portions: 10
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter
Essential Ingredients for Preparing the Jam
- 3 lbs pears (quince)
- 3.5 cups sugar
- 1.7 oz lemon juice
- 0.88 oz fruttapec 2:1
Useful Tools for Preparing Quince Pear Jam
- Pot
- Blender
- Jam Funnel
- Wooden Spoon
- 4 Jars
- Peeler
- Ladle
- Spatula
- Knife
Steps to Prepare Quince Pear Jam
Wash the fruits well, brushing them to remove as much fuzz as possible.
Put the quince pears in a pot with cold water.
Add the lemon juice and boil for 20 minutes: this will be enough to soften them and make it easier to peel them.
After the time has passed, remove the quince pears from the water and let them cool slightly, just enough to peel them without burning your hands.
Clean the quince pears from seeds and peels, put them in the blender
and puree them.
Put the quince pear puree in a pot with the sugar and
the fruttapec 2:1. Mix all the ingredients cold, if possible, and then, on very high heat, at the maximum temperature, cook for 3 minutes. Still hot, with a funnel for jars and a ladle, transfer the quince pear jam into the already sterilized jars, close them and turn them upside down to create a vacuum seal. Cover the jars with a blanket and let them cool slowly. Remove the blanket when they are completely cold: it will take at least 24 hours.
To sterilize the jars before using them for quince pear jam, place them empty in the oven at 250°F, including the lid next to it, for 30 minutes. This is one of the many ways to sterilize glass jars for various jams.
My quince pear jam is very fragrant, just like the flowers of the same.
Advice
I would also like to recommend the orange marmalade with peel, a true vitamin C resource for the winter and beyond.
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/marmellata-di-arance-con-la-buccia/
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/marmellata-di-arance-con-la-buccia/
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/marmellata-di-arance-con-la-buccia/
FAQ
Can quince pears be eaten raw?
No, quince pears are not eaten raw because they are sour and astringent. Unfortunately, they are not very pleasant. On the other hand, they are excellent when cooked, especially if you prepare jams to pair with cheeses.
How can quince pears be peeled easily?
To quickly peel a quince pear, as it has a fairly tough skin, there is a simple way: boil the quince pears for 10 minutes in water and the juice of one lemon.
How long does quince pear jam last when prepared with fruttapec 2:1
Quince pear jam with fruttapec 2:1 generally lasts for over 12 months if all hygiene and jar sterilization practices have been followed.
