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Quince Compote

This recipe is an accompaniment for Mascarpone Cheesecake with Quince Compote .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients

4

pounds quinces, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2

cups water

2

cups sugar

2

cups dry white wine

1

vanilla bean, split lengthwise

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Preparation

  1. Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan, stirring often. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until fruit is soft, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fruit to bowl. Boil juices uncovered until reduced to 3 cups, about 30 minutes. Pour syrup over fruit. Cover and chill overnight.