Quince in Syrup

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan, combine the quinces with water to cover.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, uncovered, until barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain the quinces and, when cool enough to handle, peel, halve, core, and cut into slices.
4. 4
   In a saucepan large enough to accommodate the sliced quinces, combine the sugar, 1 cup water, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
5. 5
   Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
6. 6
   Add the quinces and additional water if needed to cover.
7. 7
   Simmer for 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Then, over the course of 12 hours, bring the quince slices to a boil in the syrup 3 times.
9. 9
   boiling them for 5 minutes each time.
10. 10
    This helps to bring up the rich red color of the fruit and allows them to absorb the syrup over time.
11. 11
    Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate.
12. 12
    Serve chilled.