Candied Quinces

Ingredients

• 4 quarts quinces, peeled, quartered, and cored
• 2 quarts sugar
• 2 quarts water, divided

Method

1. 1 Boil quinces in clear water until tender. Skim out and drain.
2. 2 Combine 1 quart sugar and 1 quart water in a kettle. Stir to dissolve, then boil for 20 minutes to make syrup. Skim well.
3. 3 Divide syrup and quinces equally between two kettles. Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Pack hot quinces and syrup into sterilized jars.