Description
Jamie Oliver’s quince jam brings Mediterranean warmth to your breakfast table. Sweet, tangy fruit simmered with sugar creates a richly textured spread perfect for sharing with friends and spreading on crisp toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) ripe quince, chopped
- 900 grams (2 pounds) preserving sugar
Citrus Elements:
- 1 lemon, zest peeled into strips, juiced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water (optional)
Instructions
- Meticulously wash and dice the quince into uniform chunks, ensuring to include the fragrant lemon peel and squeeze out its tangy juice. Transfer these ingredients to a capacious, deep cooking vessel, covering them with approximately 3.2 liters (108 fluid ounces) of fresh water.
- Initiate the cooking process by bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil, then reduce the thermal intensity to allow a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 90 minutes until the quince transforms into an extremely tender consistency.
- Carefully set up a straining apparatus by draping a muslin cloth over a large colander positioned atop a heatproof container. Gently pour the cooked quince mixture into this prepared strainer, then delicately cover with a pristine kitchen towel.
- Allow the liquid to strain undisturbed for 4 to 8 hours, permitting the pure essence to slowly drip through the cloth. Measure the extracted juice with precision.
- Transfer the collected juice to a substantial saucepan, calculating the sugar ratio: add 500 grams (17.6 ounces) of preserving sugar for every 600 milliliters (20.3 fluid ounces) of extracted liquid.
- Commence the sugar dissolution by heating the mixture over low temperature, stirring consistently to ensure complete integration of sugar crystals into the liquid.
- Gradually elevate the heat, monitoring the temperature until it reaches exactly 105 degrees Celsius (221 degrees Fahrenheit), which signals the perfect jelly consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from direct heat and introduce the optional orange blossom water, stirring gently to incorporate the delicate floral essence.
- Utilize sterilized glass jars, carefully ladling the molten jelly into each container. Seal immediately to preserve the vibrant flavors and ensure maximum longevity.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark environment where they will maintain their exceptional quality for up to twelve months.
Notes
- Low and slow cooking draws out the deepest, most complex flavors from quinces, transforming them into a gourmet treasure.
- Sterilized jars protect your precious jam, extending its life to a full year of delectable enjoyment.
- Preserving sugar guarantees a glossy, professional-looking spread that sparkles with culinary perfection.
- Fresh quinces deliver an unmatched intensity of floral and fruity notes impossible to find in commercial products.
- Minimal ingredients highlight the fruit’s natural brilliance, creating a pure and concentrated flavor experience.
- Homemade jam becomes a heartfelt gift, sharing a personal culinary story with every delightful spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 66g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg