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Roasted Quince with Vanilla & Mandarin

July 17, 2014 By JJ 11 Comments

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

Conversations with RJ…

R: Hey, where does bellybutton lint come from?
J: I have no idea, I think it just happens.
R: Do you get it?
J: No, that’s your special skill, but did you know that there are whole factories in China that harvest belly-button lint for quilts?

R: Bullshit…?

J: Hahahahaha aaaahahahahah ahahahah
R: You’re an idiot
J: Can’t talk. Laughing.too.hard. Ahahahahahah ahahhahaha.

——

R: I’m going to the shops, I’ll see if I can get the Lego Movie.
J: Can you also bring me some waffles like I had in Santa Fe? And a kitten?
R: Probably not.
J: How about a belly-button lint quilt?
R: *rolls eyes*

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

So what, pray tell, does any of this have to do with quince? Absolutely nothing. However telling someone they can create something brilliantly luscious from a raw quince is about the same as telling them they can create a quilt from belly-button lint.  (How’s that for a transition.)

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

You see raw quince, to be perfectly honest, is a bit of a bitch. Fragrant in a sour kind of way, hard as a rock, pretty much inedible, and covered in an odd fuzz.

There is so much potential — roasted quince must be one of the most magical creations ever to come out of an oven — but it’s not a quick fix. The quince makes you work for it.

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

One starts by washing off the fuzz and dancing around the lumps and bumps with with a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. A very sharp knife will assist with cutting the fruit in half, then quarters, then eights, and then carving out the hard core from each piece.

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

If you come out the other end with all your fingers intact you’re well on your way, but the resulting spoils of your labour are no more enticing than they started, at least not yet. It takes a few hours in the oven for the cheeky quince to transform from a beast into a beauty — but it is so worth the wait.

In other news I’m still seriously lacking in both blue corn waffles and kittens. Please send both immediately.

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted QuinceThe transformation of quince from a hard and inedible lump to a tender and succulent treat is akin to that of certain glass slipper wearing housemaid. How very magical.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg quince, approx 3
  • 3 seedless mandarins, peeled
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 – 3 Tbsp maple syrup (or honey/rice syrup/barley malt)
  • boiling water

METHOD

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Peel and core quince, cut each into eight wedges.

Arrange quince in a single layer the base of a rectangle baking dish (9 x 13 in / 20 x 23 cm). Add mandarin pieces and coconut oil. Drizzle over vanilla and syrup.

Pour in boiling water until fruit is just submerged. Cover pan with foil and crimp to seal. Bake 90 mins covered, then remove foil and stir gently.

Bake a further 60 mins until liquid is syrupy and fruit has turned a gorgeous rosy colour, gently stirring every 20 mins or so, turning the fruit to keep it from browning.

Serve with Greek yoghurt or vanilla ice cream or porridge or just eat straight from the baking dish. You could also turn it into a crumble, but that’s another story for another day.

vegan // vegetarian // dairy-free // gluten-free // probably paleo 

Vanilla & Mandarin Roasted Quince

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Comments

  1. SallyBR says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:06 am

    Did you know that quince is mildly popular in Brazil? And that my Mom used to make me eat it growing up, and I absolutely hated it?

    well, your take on quince makes me want to grab a fork and go at it… 😉

    Reply
    • JJ says

      July 17, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Oh you’re too sweet, and you must try it again!

      Reply
  2. Brenda Hayes says

    July 17, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Making me laugh, Miss JJ. Do we have quince in the States? Do think twice about a kitten. You will need to purchase and sift through several tons of cat litter over its lifetime, not to mention several ruined sofas and chairs. And if you still want one, I can create a bigger list. (Check with Carly…)

    Reply
    • JJ says

      July 17, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      but I want a fuzzy kitty! 😉 I’m sure we do, not sure where but it’s seasonally similar to grapes and pears you could grow it I bet…

      Reply
  3. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    July 17, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    I totally wouldn’t write off the idea of belly button lint quilts. Sounds like you’re on to something!
    I’m impressed with your quince patience though.
    Glad the capcha issue wasn’t just me. I was starting to think I was going crazy because I’m good at maths and kept getting it wrong!

    Reply
  4. Mel Kettle says

    July 17, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    I saw blue corn chips at Coles yesterday – was mightily impressed. And, still waiting on the vegan butter post…

    Reply
  5. Shez says

    July 17, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    In our house, belly button lint is called “treasure” and stolen from hairy bellies before being held aloft, Lion King style. I told my friend about my “treasure hunting” once and he promised to save me all of his lint for a month, leading to me feeling rather queasy.

    (Secretly, it’s just the fibres from t-shirts getting caught in belly hair, but that’s not so fun is it?)

    Reply
    • JJ says

      July 17, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Why does this not surprise me in the slightest, ha! Yes to the t-shirts and belly hair – and to why I don’t get it and he does ;D

      Reply
  6. laurasmess says

    July 19, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Hahahaaaaa! Ah. This is awesome. Such a nice dialogue… reminds me of my brother and I. As for belly button lint, I had no idea it existed! Now I feel like I’m missing out on something significant. I think I need to grow some belly hair…. (Ick, not really). ANYWAY, back to this gorgeous quince dish! I love quince but I’ve never cooked it at home before. You make me want to. I’m going to try this as soon as I get home! Xx

    Reply
  7. Sara | Belly Rumbles says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Who cares about the quince. Belly button lint quilts LOL!

    Reply
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