Confit of quinces in Macvin
In this simple recipe, the sliced quinces are gently stewed in Jura Macvin until melting and caramelized.
Served with real custard, this gives a delightful contrast of flavour and colour.
Served with real custard, this gives a delightful contrast of flavour and colour.
11K 2 4.5
Last modified on: January 10th 2021
Keywords for this recipe:QuincesConfitMacvinCustardCaramelizedFor 2 people, you will need:
- 1
2 quinces - 2
15 g Clarified butter - 3
1 tablespoon caster sugar - 4
200 ml Jura Macvin - 5
175 ml Real custard sauce (crème anglaise) - Total weight: 905 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min. | 1 hour 10 min. | 1 hour 20 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 8 min.
Peel 2 quinces, cut into quarters and remove the core. Cut each piece in half again lengthways.
Each quince will give you 8 slices.
Each quince will give you 8 slices.
Stage 2
If you are not going to cook them right away, keep the quince slices in a bowl of water with a little lemon juice added or, better still, vitamin C, to stop them turning brown.
Stage 3 - 4 min.
Melt 15 g Clarified butter in a frying pan on high heat. When really hot, add 1 tablespoon caster sugar.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Leave the sugar to caramelize slightly, then add the quince slices.
Stage 5 - 6 min.
Brown on both sides.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Then add 200 ml Jura Macvin and turn the heat down to its lowest.
Stage 7 - 1 hour
Leave to stew gently for 40 minutes to 1 hour, adding a little more Macvin from time to time if the fruit starts to dry out.
You will see that they take on a lovely reddish colour.
You will see that they take on a lovely reddish colour.
Stage 8
Once the quinces are completely soft, there should only be a very little reduced Macvin left in the bottom of the pan.
Transfer the quinces to individual dessert plates or dishes and pour a generous amount of custard over.
Serve immediately.
Transfer the quinces to individual dessert plates or dishes and pour a generous amount of custard over.
Serve immediately.
Remarks
You can use another fortified or dessert wine, such as Banyuls, instead of the Macvin.
Keeping
Should be eaten immediately.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 822 Kcal or 3,442 Kj | 13 gr | 128 gr | 29 gr |
| 41 % | 5 % | 12 % | 4 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 91 Kcal or 381 Kj | 1 gr | 14 gr | 3 gr |
| 5 % | 1 % | 1 % | <1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 411 Kcal or 1,721 Kj | 7 gr | 64 gr | 15 gr |
| 21 % | 3 % | 6 % | 2 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 6.65 €
- Per person : 3.33 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
Source
Home made.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Jura Macvin: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Tarte Jurassienne, ... All |
 | Real custard sauce (crème anglaise): You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Bavaroise cream, Pears and caramelised walnut samosas , Pistachio panna cotta with custard, Caramel semolina pudding with raisins, Sautéed pears with custard and orange syrup , ... All |
 | Clarified butter: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Warm apple feuillantines, White asparagus salad, Chilli langoustines, Scrambled eggs with langoustines and asparagus tips., Spring veal sauté , ... All |
 | Quince: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Quince compote, Quince and apple compote, Quince paste, ... All |
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