August 2010
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In Season: Quinces
I love winter. I make no excuses for it either. Cold nights out with fiery spirits to keep you warm, mornings spent in bed relishing your new electric blanket - not to mention the Narnia-like mysteriousness of checking your coat at the cloakroom. Some see dark and cold and drizzle: I see a great excuse to stay in and cook for your friends and family. Which brings me to what I believe is winter’s...
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Simple Spiced Quinces
Serves 6
Wine Match: A dry Vin Santo.
6 medium sized quinces
Lemon (for acidulated water)
The juice and zest (in strips) of one orange
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla pod (split and scraped)
1 star anise
3 cloves
500g caster sugar
600ml water
Ice cream, cream or crème fraiche to serve.
Preheat your oven to 130 deg C (conventional), 110 deg C (fan forced).
Place the orange zest, orange...
