Quince Roses

Directions

1. 1
   In a food processor, mix all the ingredients for the crust together and pulse until the dough comes together.
2. 2
   If necessary add 1 or 2 tablespoon water.
3. 3
   Take the dough out of the mixer and knead a couple of times, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Roll out the dough on a floured surface or better on a silicone baking mat and cut out 8 shapes for your molds (10-12 cm) or as desired.
5. 5
   Peel the quinces and cut the pulp in thin slices (the easiest way is tagentially to the core).
6. 6
   Put them in a heavy saucepan with the sugar and the water.
7. 7
   Cook, covered at low heat until the fruit becomes slightly soft, it takes about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Let cool until lukewarm.
9. 9
   Starting from the outside, lay the slices of the quinces overlapping the edges slightly onto the dough in the moulds and form the roses.
10. 10
    Sprinkle each rose with 1/2 teaspoon of sugar.
11. 11
    Bake 45 Minutes at 170C (heat and timing are basing it on convection oven).