Pink Wine Quince Compote Recipe

Overwhelmed with quinces? This Pink Wine Quince Compote recipe is the perfect way to use your harvest! This elegant, old-fashioned recipe, adapted from the ultimate rice cooker cookbook by Hensperger and Kaufmann, transforms tart quinces into a sweet and subtly spicy compote. The rice cooker does all the work, leaving you with a beautiful, tender fruit preserve perfect for breakfast, desserts, or cheese platters. Get ready to experience the magic of quince!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 390.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Wine Quince Compote

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How to Make Pink Wine Quince Compote

  1. Place 1 cup pink wine, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2 star anise into the rice cooker bowl.
  2. Quarter and peel approximately 1.5 lbs of quinces using a sharp paring knife. Remove any blemishes.
  3. Carefully core each quince quarter using a melon baller or small knife, ensuring all hard bits are removed.
  4. Cut each quartered quince into 4 slices.
  5. Add the quince slices to the rice cooker bowl with the wine mixture.
  6. Close the rice cooker lid and select the porridge setting or a setting appropriate for slow cooking.
  7. Gently open the lid twice during the cooking cycle to release steam, approximately halfway through and again towards the end.
  8. Once the cooking cycle completes, check the tenderness of the quince. It should be very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
  9. If the quinces are not tender enough, continue cooking in 15-minute intervals, checking for doneness after each interval, until desired texture is reached.
  10. Remove the bowl from the rice cooker and allow the compote to cool completely.
  11. Pour the compote into an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
  12. Enjoy! This compote will keep for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  13. Note: Cooking times may vary depending on your rice cooker model. Adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

350g

Fat

0g

Carbs

33g