Quince Apple Strudels with Quince Syrup
InternationalMediumVegetarian

Quince Apple Strudels with Quince Syrup

A delicious international dish. Perfect for vegetarians.

Total Time

68 min

Serves

6

Rating

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds quinces (4 or 5)
  • peeled
  • quartered
  • cored
  • and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • Reserved syrup from star-fruit chips
  • 1/2 vanilla bean
  • halved lengthwise
  • 1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest plus 1 teaspoon finely grated
  • 2 pounds Gala apples (4 or 5)
  • peeled
  • cored
  • and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
  • melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup soft dried tart cherries (6 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 slice firm white sandwich bread

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine quince with reserved star-fruit syrup in a 3-quart heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

  2. 2

    Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into mixture, then add pod and strip of zest.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until quince is very tender and begins to turn pinkish, 50 to 60 minutes.

  4. 4

    While quince is simmering, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, toss apples with butter, finely grated zest, salt, and 1/4 cup sugar in a large shallow baking pan until coated well, spreading in an even layer.

  6. 6

    Roast, stirring occasionally, until apples are very tender and any liquid they release is evaporated, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  7. 7

    Pour quince mixture into a large sieve set over a bowl, discarding pod and zest, and reserve syrup.

  8. 8

    If syrup measures more than 1 cup, return to saucepan and boil until reduced to about 1 cup; if less, add enough water to total 1 cup.

  9. 9

    Cool syrup completely.

  10. 10

    Stir together quince and cherries in a large bowl.

  11. 11

    Fold roasted apples and lemon juice into quince mixture and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

  12. 12

    Pulse bread in a blender or food processor to fine crumbs, then add nuts and remaining 1/4 cup sugar and pulse just until nuts are finely chopped.

  13. 13

    Stir together bread flour, granulated sugar, and salt in bowl of mixer, then make a well in center and add yolk, lukewarm water, and 2 tablespoons melted butter.

  14. 14

    Beat at medium speed until dough becomes silky and elastic, and then forms a soft sticky ball that comes away from side of bowl, 8 to 10 minutes.

  15. 15

    Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a ball.

Cooking Timer

01:08:00
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Recipe Info

Prep Time:17 min
Cook Time:51 min
Total Time:68 min
Difficulty:Medium
Servings:6