- 6 large quinces
- water
- sugar
- Wash quinces well
- Cut up roughly without peeling or coring
- Place in a preserving pan, cover with water
- Boil until fruit is very tender
- Strain through a jam bag, allowing to drip overnight
- Measure juice and allow 1 cup of sugar for each cup of juice
- Heat together, stirring only until sugar dissolves, boil rapidly
- Remove scum as it rises
- Boil until a little jells when tested on a saucer
- Cool slightly and bottle while still warm
- Store when cool