Portuguese Marmelada Recipe (Quince Marmalade)
This traditional Portuguese marmelada recipe (quince marmalade) is perfect for spreading on bread along with some fresh cheese for your morning breakfast.
Ingredients
- 500 grams granulated sugar
- 500 grams fresh quince cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Rince, remove seeds, and cut the quince fruit into small cubes, then place into a medium-sized pot along with the sugar and water and give it a stir so the sugar coats the fruit.
- Over medium heat cook the mixture while stirring occasionally and bring it to a boil, it will take about 8-10 minutes. The mixture will turn a pinkish color, indicating that it is ready.
- Remove the pot from the stove and carefully pour the mixture into a blender and puree.
- Pour the marmalade into a small rectangular dish, bowl, or small individual ramekins.
- Allow the marmalade quince paste to cool at room temperature for about 60 minutes, then cover with plastic wrap. You can also store it in a container and cover it with a lid.
- Serve in slices and serve with fresh cheese.
