British Cuisine
Ingredients:
- 4 heaped tbsp sugar.
- 500 ml water.
- 4 cloves.
- 2 star anise.
- 4 small quinces.
- Half a lemon.
- 4 tbsp maple syrup.
Directions:
- Bring the sugar and water to the boil in a saucepan.
- Add the cloves and star anise.
- Peel and halve the quinces, scoop out the cores and rub them with the
lemon to stop them turning brown.
- Add the quinces to the sugar syrup and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or
until tender.
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC/Gas 4.
- Lift the quinces out of the syrup and put them in a shallow baking
dish.
- Take 150ml of the cooking liquid, add the maple syrup and pour them
over the quinces, along with the cloves and star anise.
- Bake for about 30 minute or until really soft.
- Serve with the cooking juices and some whipped cream.