Recipes · Spanish · Jams and Preserves
Membrillo (Quince Paste)
One serving has 323 kcal, and at least a fifth of a woman's daily need of vitamin C (20%). Ready in 135 minutes.
- Preparation: 15 min
- Cooking: 120 min
- Makes: 1 serving (163 g)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Diets: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
Ingredients
- 90 g Quince, raw
- 70 g Sugar
- 3 g Lemon juice
Method
- Peel, core and chop the quince, then simmer it in a little water until completely soft, about 25-30 minutes.
- Drain and mash or blend the quince to a smooth puree.
- Return the puree to the pan with the sugar and lemon juice, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, for 45-60 minutes until very thick, deep amber, and a spoon dragged through leaves a clear trail.
- Pour into a lined small dish or tin, smoothing the top, and leave to cool and set completely, at least 4 hours.
- Turn out and slice; membrillo is served in thin slices alongside a hard cheese such as manchego. Makes about 2 servings; multiply the recipe for a bigger batch and store chilled.
Nutrition per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | Share of a day's need |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 323 kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 84 g | |
| Water | 78.2 mL | |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.37 g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated | 0.03 g | |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.05 g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | |
| Omega-6 | 0.04 g | |
| Saturated | 0.01 g | |
| Trans-Fats | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Calcium | 10.8 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.67 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 7.4 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 15.5 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.96 µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 4.3 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.04 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) | 0.08 mg | 2% |
| Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Folate (vitamin B9) | 3.3 µg | 1% |
| Cobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.15 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1.8 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 IU | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0% |
Shares of a day's need are for a woman of 30, 165 cm, 60 kg, lightly active, by the US and Canadian Dietary Reference Intakes. SustainBite works out each person's own needs, by the standard where they live: the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations in Norway, the UK's, EFSA's in the EU.
Climate footprint
0.1 kg CO2e a serving: lower than most breakfasts, sides, desserts and drinks on SustainBite. Source: ADEME, Agribalyse 3.2.
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