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Yields Makes 3 pts. (serving size: 1/4 cup) Prep and Cook Time 1 hr Chill Time 1 day Total Time 1 day 60 mins
AuthorCindy Daniel, Healdsburg Shed, Healdsburg, California

Bright but not too sweet, this relish from Cindy Daniel of Healdsburg Shed in Northern California is great with turkey as an alternative--or addition--to cranberry relish. You'll need 3 pt.-size canning jars.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water and remaining ingredients except quinces to a simmer over high heat. Add quinces, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until quinces are tender when pierced, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 2
2

With a slotted spoon, transfer quinces to 3 widemouthed pint jars. Lift out cinnamon, bay, and star anise; cut into pieces with kitchen scissors; and return to liquid. Pour liquid over quinces, dividing spices; let cool. Chill, covered, at least 1 day before serving.

Step 3
3

*Lay pieces on their sides on a work surface to cut out the firm cores.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Up to 1 week, chilled.

Ingredients

 1 cup sugar
 1 cup apple cider vinegar
 4 large strips zest from 1/2 orange (use a vegetable peeler)
 6 cloves
 1 teaspoon peppercorns
 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
 1 cinnamon stick (3 in. long)
 3 bay leaves
 1 star anise
 1 3/4 pounds (about 4) quinces, peeled, cut into eighths, and cored*

Directions

Step 1
1

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups water and remaining ingredients except quinces to a simmer over high heat. Add quinces, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until quinces are tender when pierced, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 2
2

With a slotted spoon, transfer quinces to 3 widemouthed pint jars. Lift out cinnamon, bay, and star anise; cut into pieces with kitchen scissors; and return to liquid. Pour liquid over quinces, dividing spices; let cool. Chill, covered, at least 1 day before serving.

Step 3
3

*Lay pieces on their sides on a work surface to cut out the firm cores.

Step 4
4

Make ahead: Up to 1 week, chilled.

Spiced Pickled Quinces

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