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THE DAIRY KITCHEN

Fig and Quince Preserve for Brie

By THE DAIRY KITCHEN

Makes 4
Difficulty Easy
Preparation 30 MINS
Cooking 2 HRS 0 MINS
This preserve is also delicious served with Australian blue or washed rind cheese.

Ingredients

1kg fresh quinces
1 strip of lemon rind
juice of 1 lemon
10 cloves
4 cups water
2 cups dried figs, chopped
2 1/2 cups sugar

For Serving

ripe and full flavoured brie
oatcakes or bread
Handy Tips
This preserve is also delicious served with blue or washed rind cheese.

Method

  1. Peel, quarter and and core the quinces. Chop into 1cm cubes.
  2. Place quince, lemon rind, juice, cloves and water in a large preferably non-stick saucepan, simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes until quince is tender.
  3. Add figs and sugar, stir without boiling until the sugar dissolves then bring to a slow boil. Boil slowly for approximately 1 hour until mixture is a deep pink colour and the liquid falls of the back of a wooden spoon in blobs. Test the liquid by dropping a teaspoonful onto a cold plate, freeze for 30 seconds, then run your fingernail through the mixture, if the mixture gels and the line remains, the preserve is ready. If it is still runny, continue boiling rapidly until the mixture gels.
  4. Pour hot preserve into sterlised jars and seal. Store for up to 12 months.
  5. Serve Fig and Quince Preserve with wedges of ripe Brie and oatmeal crackers.

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