Quince jam with the Thermomix

How to make quince jam with the Thermomix, perfect for tarts but also to combine with meat. Here's the recipe!

Quinces are one of the typical fruits of autumn . Worthy companions of pumpkin, chestnuts and persimmons, they are generally used in the preparation of delicious jellies or jams. The jam, also known as quince jelly, can be used to fill tarts, fruit pies or other desserts. Below we explain how to prepare quince jam with Bimby, one of the most used appliances in the kitchen .

Generally it is preferable to boil whole quinces before use, since unlike pears or classic apples, quince has a rather hard pulp that is difficult to cut. This particular variety is very rich in pectin, which is why quinces can be used in the preparation of other jams as a thickener. This recipe can be prepared with all Bimby models (TM5, TM6 and TM31) and with similarly functioning food processors such as the Monsieur Cuisine.

How to prepare the quince jam recipe with the Thermomix

1. Peel the quinces and cut them into pieces. Sprinkle them with lemon juice to prevent blackening.
2. Place the water and sugar in the Thermomix jug then operate for 15 minutes. 100°C speed 2.
3. Then add the quinces and cook for 35 minutes. 100°C speed 2 placing the steam cooking basket in place of the measuring cup.
4. At this point you can blend everything for 1 minute. passing by speed. 1st speed 4.
5. Transfer the jam thus obtained into sterilized glass jars , close with clean lids and turn upside down until they have cooled, forming a vacuum . At this point they are ready to be placed in the pantry.

In this short video you will see how to further speed up the recipe by combining the apples, water and sugar at once, just as you usually do with traditional jams.

With this jam you can also make a delicious tart : with its rustic flavor it will amaze you!

Conservation

We recommend storing the jars hermetically sealed in a cool, dry place, away from sources of light or heat. Once a jar has been opened, keep it in the refrigerator and consume it within 1 week or a maximum of 10 days . We do not recommend freezing in the freezer.

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