Quince Butter

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
• 1.5 pounds quinces cored peeled quartered
• 1 cup sugar 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• food processor
• frying pan
• slotted spoon
• candy thermometer

Directions

1. Bring water and sugar to a boil; cook 2 minutes.
2. Add quince, and cook over medium-low heat 45 minutes or until very tender.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Remove quince from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid.
5. Place quince in a food processor; process until smooth.
6. Cook reserved cooking liquid over medium-high heat, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 23
7. Remove from heat; stir in pureed quince and juice. Cool; pour into an airtight container.
8. Note: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to two months.