Yields Makes about 4 1/2 cups

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Rinse quince; with a sharp, heavy knife, thinly slice crosswise. Place slices in a wide-mouthed 1 1/2 quart jar, arranging more attractive slices veritcally.

Step 2
2

Add cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks.

Step 3
3

Pour in rum. Let steep in refrigerator for at least 1 week before using; quince may darken. Chill airtight up to 6 months; if liquid becomes cloudy, discard quince and spices.

Ingredients

 1 quince (8 to 10 oz.)
 4 whole cloves
 4 whole allspice
 2 cinnamon sticks
 1 large (1 liter) bottle golden rum

Directions

Step 1
1

Rinse quince; with a sharp, heavy knife, thinly slice crosswise. Place slices in a wide-mouthed 1 1/2 quart jar, arranging more attractive slices veritcally.

Step 2
2

Add cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks.

Step 3
3

Pour in rum. Let steep in refrigerator for at least 1 week before using; quince may darken. Chill airtight up to 6 months; if liquid becomes cloudy, discard quince and spices.

Quince-Infused Rum

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