Quince jelly is a sweet and slightly tangy treat, perfect for adding a fruity touch to your ice creams. With its smooth texture and golden color, it goes perfectly with creamy ice creams such as vanilla, yogurt or even dried fruit. Preparing this jelly at home is child's play, and you can use it to enhance your frozen desserts.
Ingredients :
- 1.5 kg quinces (about 4 to 5 large quinces)
- 1.5 liters of water
- 1.2 kg of sugar (adjusted according to the weight of the juice extracted)
- The juice of a lemon
Preparation :
- Prepare the quinces
Start by washing the quinces well to remove the fuzz that covers them. Cut them into quarters without peeling them and without removing the seeds, as they contain natural pectin which helps to gel the jelly. - Cook the quinces
Put the quince pieces in a large saucepan with the water and bring to the boil. Cook over low heat for about 40 to 50 minutes, until the quinces are very soft and starting to fall apart. - Filter the juice
Once the quinces are cooked, pass everything through a sieve or cheesecloth to collect the juice. Let it drain without pressing to obtain a clear juice (pressing could make the jelly cloudy). Measure the quantity of juice obtained. - Add sugar
For each liter of juice extracted, add approximately 800 g of sugar. Return the juice and sugar to a saucepan and add the lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar. - Cooking the jelly
Bring the mixture to the boil and cook until the jelly sets. It takes around 25-30 minutes. You'll know the jelly is ready when a few drops poured onto a cold plate quickly set. If it remains liquid, let it cook a little longer. - Place in jar
Once ready, pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars and close immediately. Allow the jars to cool to room temperature before storing.
Ninja Creami Tip:
This quince jelly is perfect to accompany yogurt or vanilla ice cream made with your Ninja Creami. For a bolder combination, try it with almond or walnut ice cream for a contrast of flavors. You can use it as a topping or even incorporate it into your ice cream before churning. And for even more deliciousness, add pieces of grilled dried fruit on top!
There you have it, a homemade quince jelly ready to add a touch of sweetness and fruitiness to your Ninja Creami frozen creations. A simple and delicious recipe that brings sunshine to every dessert!
Ready to try this jelly with your ice cream? Let me know which combination you chose!
