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Homemade Mebrillo (Quince Paste) Recipe

With a soft, creamy texture and gentle, sweet flavor this simple homemade membrillo recipe is a great way to preserve and enjoy quince fruit year-round.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time9 hours
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apples, dessert, quince, snack
Servings: 48 pieces
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Jane and Sonja
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • large pot
  • roasting pan
  • blender or handheld mixer
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 3 kg quince cleaned and cubed
  • 2 kg cooking apples e.g. Mutsu, Empire, Granny Smith (ideally organic)
  • 2½ kg brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • juice from one lemon

Instructions

  • Wash quince and apples, cut in quarters then remove core (we leave the skins on). Cut into cubes.
  • Cook the cubed quince and apple until softened (about 20-30 minutes).
  • Blend in a blender or handheld mixer.
  • Stir in sugar while the mixture is hot.
  • Pour the mixture into a roasting pan. Put uncovered in the oven at 340°F for 4 hours, mixing every 30 minutes or so to make sure that it is not burning on the bottom.
  • To set the membrillo, spread the mixture onto a parchment lined cookie sheet - about 2  inches thick. Place back into the oven at 200°F for 4-5 hours.
  • About half way through, line a second cookie sheet with paper. Place it on top of the membrillo and flip over to help the bottom side dry out.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg