Baked Quinces
Baked Quinces with brown sugar, honey and butter, an easy Autumn recipe that bursts with delicious flavours. The quinces become soft and golden brown, and the slight caramelisation enhances the natural sweetness. A proper harvest treat! The quince halves are easier to bake than whole fruit, and the also cut down on the baking time.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Romanian
Servings: 4 quinces
Calories: 267kcal
- 4 quinces
- 8 teaspoon butter
- 8 teaspoon brown sugar
- 8 teaspoon honey
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
Wash the quinces to remove any fluffy hair that might cover them.
Use a sharp knife to cut them in half, then core each half.
Add one teaspoon of sugar, one teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon/cube of butter to each quince half.
Arrange the halves on a roasting tray, add a cup of water to the tray to help soften them during baking.
Bake for 45 minutes or until tender, but still holding their shape.
Serve with your favourite ice cream or a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or star anise.
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg