So many benefits!
Quinces strengthen the body because they contain organic acids – malic acid, quinic acid and succinic acid, as well as a lot of pectin substances. They contain vitamins A, C, E, B vitamins, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron.
Quinces help strengthen the immune system, fight against respiratory diseases, improve metabolism, have a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels. Not only quince flesh is valuable, but also the seeds. It is very useful in cases of colds, helps treat bronchitis and promotes expectoration, soothes a sore throat. sour fruits have long been used in folk medicine, and their good properties and positive effects on the body are also appreciated in modern pharmacy. For example, quince is one of the ingredients in “Bronhonorm” balsam. This syrup, like the balm, helps the health of the respiratory tract – soothes and reduces irritation in the respiratory tract, which can cause coughing, frees the respiratory tract from accumulated secretions and facilitates breathing.
Worth the effort
It cannot be denied that working with quinces is not easy – the initial fruits have to be picked from the prickly branches of the bushes. To make this work more pleasant, you can choose to grow one of the thornless varieties. The fruits are ready when they are aromatic and have acquired the characteristic color of the variety – bright yellow or orange. Picking ripe fruits is very important, because then the most valuable substances are concentrated in them, and then the fruits are the tastiest. Quinces are very hard, so you will need to make an effort during cooking. It will be most convenient to work with a sharp knife and a kitchen board – each fruit is cut into 4 parts, then the core is cut out with a small knife. Then, if necessary, you can cut it into smaller pieces or slices on the board.
Quince juice and seasoning
Quinces can be juiced with an electronic juicer just like apples or carrots. At first, assess whether you can put whole fruits in it, or whether they will need to be cut into smaller pieces. The resulting juice is poured into jars or bottles and pasteurized. You can also make a sweet juice. Pour juice into the pot and add 100 g of sugar to every 200 ml of juice. Heat until the sugar melts. Pour into containers and cover.
Dry the leftovers (in the oven at a temperature of 30 degrees or spread them on the table in a thin layer), crush them, wash them in a well-sealed dish or a paper towel and use them as a seasoning or as an acidifier.
Valuable oil
Tiny quince seeds are very healthy, so you should not throw them out, but use them, for example, to make oil for salads or fish. The seeds are dried, finely blended, or crushed and sprinkled with high-quality olive oil.
Aromatic quince compote
You can choose your favorite spices for compote, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cardamom are good.
1 kg quince
400 g of sugar
500 ml of lemon juice
1 cinnamon stick broken into pieces
4 cloves
1. Cores are removed from the quinces, cut into four parts and the seeds are cleaned. After that, pour it into the pot, add the rest of the products and add enough water to cover the quinces by 3-4 cm.
2. Put on the fire, heat until the sugar melts, then bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. With a slotted spoon, remove the quinces from the pot and put them in jars. Boil the syrup again and pour it hot over the quinces. Cover it.
Quince puree
A universal product, as it is suitable for both sweet and salty dishes. a spoonful a day can be used to improve immunity and strengthen overall health.
2 kg of quince
2 litres of water
400 g of sugar
1. Cut quinces into four parts, put them in a pot with cold water. Let it boil. When the contents of the pot boil, add sugar and stir until it melts.
2. Continue stewing over low heat until the quinces are soft. Blend. Boil again and pour the hot puree into jars. Cover it.
Quince syrup
The process may take several days. To make it go faster, quinces should be stirred and shaken from time to time.
1.5 kg of quince
1.5 kg of sugar
1. Cut the quinces into four parts, clean the seeds and cut the flesh into thin slices. Put quinces and sugar in a bowl in layers, so that there is a layer of sugar on top.
2. Put it in the refrigerator for a day, so that it hardens. The bowl is shaken from time to time, its contents are stirred from time to time during the last couple of hours.
3. Strain the syrup through cheesecloth or a fine sieve and fill in jars or bottles. More vitamins will be in unpasteurized syrup, but then it must be stored in a cold cellar or refrigerator. If there is no such possibility, then pasteurization will have to be done.
A product for respiratory health
In case of cough, the natural Bronchonorm balsam will be a good helper for the respiratory tract. Bronchonorm contains pine and thyme herb extracts which are beneficial for the respiratory system – help to calm and soften the respiratory system and also help to make the breathing easier.
