One month has passed since autumn and you can see fully ripe and yellow quinces everywhere. It is the right time to make quince jam, which is among the very easy jams you can’t get enough of. Here is the sweet and delicious quince jam recipe!
About This Recipe
The quinces, which are harvested in September and take their place in supermarkets in October. So it’s a good idea to prepare a delicious jam with the first fresh and fully ripe quinces. I am one of those who do not like quince jam very sweet, that’s why I add less sugar compared to other jam recipes. Start the day with a slice of freshly toasted bread with quince jam.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Straightforward recipe: Quince jam has a simple and easy-to-follow recipe and by following the steps carefully, you can be sure that you will get a good result.
- Perfect for breakfast: This homemade jam is free from additives and packed with warming cardamom, perfect for a cold morning breakfast with a cup of coffee.
- Pectin free: Quinces are naturally high in pectin, so there is no need to add pectin.
What Do You Need to Make Your Own Homemade Quince Jam?
Making jam may seem like a daunting task, but the flavor and aroma of homemade jam are definitely worth the effort. For this jam, you just need 3 ingredients:
- Quince: Wash the skin well and then peel the quinces. Cut them into small cubes or grate them like me. I made this jam in both ways, but for this article, I preferred to grate it.
- Sugar: Compared to other jams, quince jam needs more sugar.
- Cardamom pods: To make the jam more fragrant, add two to three cardamom pods to the jam.
- Lemon juice
How to Make Quince Jam Like a Pro?
Wash quinces. Peel and chop or grate them. Pour water into the pot and add the chopped quinces. Put the pot on low heat and let them cook and soften a little. This step takes about half an hour. Once the quinces are slightly soft, add the sugar and cardamom pods. With gentle heat for 2 to 2.5 hours, let the jam cook and turn red. Once the jam is ready, add the lemon juice and let the jam simmer for 5 minutes, then remove it from the heat and let it cool. Pour the cooled jam into a jar and place it in the refrigerator. To have bright red jam, the heat must be gentle during cooking and you should cover the pot.
Flavorings and Variations
- Sometimes I’ll add a little vanilla extract or cinnamon to the quince jam to add extra flavor.
- You can use chopped or grated quince to make jam.
- Sugar acts as a preservative for jam, so do not use less than the amount of sugar stated in the recipe.
Did you like the quince jam recipe? Try my blueberry jam recipe as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
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Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized quinces
- 2 cups of sugar
- 2.5 cups of water
- 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cardamom pods
Instructions
Step 1
Wash quinces. Peel and chop or grate them. Pour water into the pot and add the chopped quinces.
Step 2
Put the pot on low heat and let them cook and soften a little. This step takes about half an hour. Once the quinces are slightly soft, add the sugar and cardamom pods.
Step 3
With gentle heat for 2 to 2.5 hours, let the jam cook and turn red. Once the jam is ready, add the lemon juice and let the jam simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it cool.
Step 4
Pour the cooled jam into a jar and place it in the refrigerator. To have bright red jam, the heat must be gentle during cooking and you should cover the pot.
