Quince paste help needed please

[maddy]

I'm at the 29 minute mark (out of 50) of cooking the liquid/quince/sugar......and it's not looking pink 
When does the pink colouring come, am I being impatient......or are the quinces still not ripe?

[meganjane]

I've never made it maddy, sorry can't help. Hope the colour changes for you. If not, put in a bit of red food colouring. Perhaps the quinces weren't ripe after all. I don't know how you tell that they're ripe as I've never grown them...

[I Love Bimby!]

Maddy, I've never made it but have a couple of recipes that you may be able to compare???

PM me your email address if you'd like them sent through.

[maddy]

Thanks for that bimby 

5 minutes to go and YAY.....it's looking pinky-red 
I used Mr.T's recipe, so I will post results tomorrow.

I thought they had to be ripe as the birds were starting to get stuck into them.
I must say though, it sure has a weird aroma whilst cooking! 

[maddy]

All in moulds, and already setting beautifully

Note to self.....don't make at night when kids are trying to sleep.....very noisy process 

[I Love Bimby!]

Glad to hear you got it all sorted maddy! 

[achookwoman]

Maddy,  Iv'e made 2 lots now,  from Thermomixer's recipe.  Both a nice mid pink colour.  The quinces don't have to be fully ripe,  that is can still have quite a bit of green on them.   Mine isn't as pink as that in Thermomixer's photo,  but very nice all the same.   I like your idea of tipping into moulds.

[maddy]

Unmoulded this morning, and very happy with them.
Will be tasting them at lunch time, with some wine and cheese of course 



Thermomixers recipe with 1500g quinces, made 11. (6 smaller, and 5 bigger ones.)
On the left I used a silicone muffin tray, lightly greased with olive oil.
The right side was a texas muffin pan, lightly oiled as well.

For the finish, I think the metal muffin tins produce a smoother appearance.
I just ran a small pointed silicone spatula around the edges, and they popped out perfectly.

My consultant has given me a different recipe, so I will try that too.....just for comparison 

[JulieO]

Wow Maddy, they look great, very impressive.  I've never tasted quince paste, obviously it must be nice and by what you have said, it's served with cheese and crackers.

I must see if I can buy some to see if I like it or not. 

[maddy]

Thanks Julie 
Thermomixers recipe is a good one......loved it, and I do prefer it without the pulp in it.
It's tart, but has sweetness, and really does compliment cheese well.

[versaceyoyo]

Qunice paste with a blue vein cheese - one of the great combinations!

Great job Maddy.

[judydawn]

How are you going to keep all those quince pastes maddy? Are you able to freeze them?

[I Love Bimby!]

My Fav is Quince Paste with the King Island Smoked Chedder and a good bottle of red (BB Shiraz Mondeuse & Cabernet will do for me  ) the place me in front of an open fire with good company and I'm in heaven 

[meganjane]

My Fav is Quince Paste with the King Island Smoked Chedder and a good bottle of red (BB Shiraz Mondeuse & Cabernet will do for me  ) the place me in front of an open fire with good company and I'm in heaven 

Can I come? 

The quince paste looks divine maddy! My sis makes it and she keeps it for months just wrapped in greaseproof paper.

[maddy]

The quince paste looks divine maddy! My sis makes it and she keeps it for months just wrapped in greaseproof paper.

Thanks everyone 
I read that too MJ, so luckily we have 2 fridges.  Will just have to drink some more wine to make room for them all