Slow-cooker poached quinces

Tamara West

Quinces poach beautifully in a slow-cooker. They will discolour as you peel them, but don't be concerned as they change colour when cooked.

Ingredients

3 cups	Water, boiling
1 ¼ cups	Sugar
1	Lemon, zested and juiced or 2 limes
1	Vanilla bean
4	Cardamom pods
1	Star anise
6	Quinces, large (Main)

Directions

1. Heat the slow cooker for 20 minutes.
2. Add boiling water and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add lemon or lime zest and juice, vanilla bean, cardamom pods and star anise.
4. Peel quinces and cut into even-sized pieces. Remove the hard core and discard.
5. Place quince slices in the slow-cooker, cover with the lid and cook on high for 3 hours.
6. The quince slices will take on a beautiful deep apricot/pale pink colour.