Quince Jam (Muraba)
Quince jam (Muraba) is a traditional Georgian dessert, distinguished by its unique aroma and golden hue. This sweet delight is perfect for serving with tea or spreading on bread for breakfast, truly warming your heart on cold days.
Ingredients
- water½ l
- Lemon juice2 tbsp
Instructions
5 steps- 1
Wash the quince thoroughly, peel, core, and cut into medium-sized pieces or cubes. To prevent browning, soak them in cold water with a little lemon juice.
15 min
- 2
In a large pot, combine water and sugar. Place over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup comes to a boil.
10 min
- 3
Add the chopped quince to the boiling syrup. Bring back to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes until the quince is slightly softened. Remove from heat and let it cool completely (about 4-6 hours or overnight).
20 min
- 4
Place the cooled jam back on medium heat. After it boils, simmer for another 30-40 minutes, or until the syrup thickens and the quince turns translucent and amber-colored. Add lemon juice towards the end of cooking.
40 min
- 5
Remove from heat and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then, pour into sterilized jars and seal tightly. Store in a cool, dark place.
15 min
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 353 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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