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Translucent Golden Quince Jelly (Peltea de Gutui)
Exquisite shimmering amber-red quince jelly naturally gelled from pectin-rich quince broth, infused with fresh lemon and vanilla, crystal clear and tender.
Prep
20 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min
Ingredients
servings
10
- Ripe whole quinces, washed (skins and cores kept)1500 g
- Granulated white sugar700 g
- Fresh lemon juice3 tbsp
- Water for boiling quinces1200 ml
Preparation Steps
1
Wipe fuzz and chop quinces into chunks, keeping skins and cores for pectin. Boil in water for 35-40 mins until completely soft and pulpy.
40 min timer
2
Pour boiled fruit into a cheesecloth bag suspended over a pot and let drip freely for 2 hours without squeezing to keep liquid crystal clear.
120 min timer
3
Simmer 800ml clear juice with sugar and lemon juice over medium-high heat for 15-20 mins, skimming, until a drop gels on a frozen plate. Jar hot.
20 min timer
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
280
Protein
0.4g
Carbohydrates
72g
Fat
0.1g
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Romanian Gastronomic Heritage / USDA Public Domain Collection (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Romanian Gastronomic Archive)
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105) ā¢ 17 U.S.C. Ā§ 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
