Quince Ginger And Pecan Conserve Food

QUINCE-GINGER MARMALADE (JAM)

Steps:

• Put the quince, sugar and water in a saucepan.
• Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
• Bring to a boil and simmer until the quince has completely softened and has become part of the water sugar mixture.Apprx 20 minutes.
• Force the mixture through a sieve into another pot and add the ginger.
• Bring to a simmer until it forms a drop from a teaspoon.
• Add the rose water.
• Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

QUINCE, GINGER, AND PECAN CONSERVE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• On a baking sheet in middle of oven toast pecans in one layer until golden, about 10 minutes, and when cool coarsely chop. Peel, quarter, and core quinces. Cut quarters lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices and cut each slice crosswise into 6 pieces. Peel gingerroot and cut into fine julienne strips.
• In a 3-quart heavy saucepan bring quince, gingerroot, and all remaining ingredients except pecans to a boil. Simmer mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, 2 1/2 hours (quince will be deep pinkish orange). Cool mixture in pan, covered, at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
• Return pan to heat and simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Stir in pecans and transfer conserve to a bowl to cool completely. (Conserve keeps, covered and chilled, 1 month.)
• Serve conserve with meats, cheeses, and crackers.