Easy Quince Jam Recipe: Homemade Turkish Jam
If you don’t know what to do with the quinces at home, roll up your sleeves because we’re making jam!
Quince is one of the favorite fruits of the winter months. It finds its place in many recipes with its health benefits and flavor. Preparing quince jam may seem laborious, but it is actually very simple. With just a few ingredients, it is possible to make a few jars of delicious homemade quince jam in a short time with this recipe. You can consume your jam by spreading it on your buttered bread for breakfast or using it in your dessert recipes, however you like.
Apart from this, if you are like me and love the fruit of jam but not its juice, there are a few solutions for that too.
- You can serve the fruity part of the jam and use the rest like a lemonade syrup. Later use it to make a fresh drink in the summer heat with some cold water and ice.
- Another way to use it is to add it to your herbal tea. It adds a light aroma and sweetness to teas.
- You can use it in cookie or cake recipes.
Benefits of Quince
Quince is one of the most popular fruits of autumn and winter. Its high vitamin and mineral values support your immune system. Quince is a fruit rich in fiber and supports the digestive system. It is also known to be good for stomach ailments.
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Tips on How to Make Quince Jam?
Quince jam is very easy to prepare. Here are the ingredients and preparation steps you need for the most guaranteed and easy quince jam recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 kg quince (approx. 4.4 pounds)
- 2 kg granulated sugar
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 lt water
- 1/2 tsp butter (to prevent foaming)
- 10 cloves (optional but strongly recommended)
- Quince seeds (to give color)
Quince Jam Recipe
1.Step: Wash the quinces well, peel them and remove their seeds. Do not throw away the seeds, you can use them to add color to jam.
2.Step: Cut the quinces into cubes or any shape you like. Then place them in a pot.
3.Step: Add the sugar. Wrap the quince seeds in a tea brewing bag and place them in the pot. (If you don’t mind seeds in the jam, you can put them in without the bag.)
4.Step: Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
5.Step: Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook until the quinces are soft. This process may take about 50-60 minutes.
6.Step: When it starts to reach the consistency of jam, add the lemon juice and butter. Butter prevents the jam from foaming and gives it a shiny appearance. After boiling for a few more minutes, remove from the stove.
***I got 6 jars (425cc small jars) of jam from this recipe.
When storing jam in a jar, you should follow these steps:
- While the jam is boiling hot, fill it into sterilized glass jars.
- After filling the jar, you should immediately close the lid tightly and turn it upside down to vacuum. This prevents the jam from getting air and ensures that it stays intact for a long time.
- After the jars have completely cooled, you can turn the top side up again. Make sure to store them in a cool, dark place.
Turkish Quince Jam Recipe: Tips
- Spices like cloves and cinnamon add extra flavor to the jam, you can add them if you want.
- It is very important to pay attention to the cooking time to make the jam just right. If you boil it too much, the jam will be too thick, if you boil it less, its consistency will be less.
- To make it last longer, put the jam in jars while it is hot. Close the lid tightly and vacuum it by turning it upside down.
What should be done to make quince jam red?
If you want the jam to be red in color, you should use the quince seeds as well.
My quince jam is watery, what should I do?
It is actually very easy to save watery jams. Keeping the jar open in the sun for 1-2 days will be enough for it to gain consistency. Leave the jam in the sun until it reaches the desired consistency.
Do you peel quince when making jam?
You don’t have to peel the quince when making quince jam. If you are going to make jam without peeling it, I recommend that you first soak the quinces in carbonated water and then wash them very well.
How to store quince jam?
Store quince jam in a cool, dark place. After opening, you should definitely store it in the refrigerator. When stored under the right conditions, it will stay fresh for several months.
Quince Jam
Equipment
- 6 jars (425cc)
Ingredients
- 2 kg quinces (approx. 4.4 pounds, 4 big quinces)
- 2 kg granulated sugar
- 2 lt water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp butter (to prevent foaming)
- 10 cloves (optional but strongly recommended)
- Quince seeds (to give color, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the quinces well, peel them and remove their seeds. Do not throw away the seeds, you can use them to add reddish color to your jam.
- Cut the quinces into cubes or any shape you like and place them in a pot.
- Add the sugar, then wrap the quince seeds in a tea brewing bag and place them in the pot. (If you don’t mind seeds in the jam, you can put them in without the bag.)
- Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and cook until the quinces are soft. This process may take about 50-60 minutes.
- When it starts to reach the consistency of jam, add the lemon juice and butter. Butter prevents the jam from foaming and gives it a shiny appearance. After boiling for a few more minutes, remove from the stove.
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