Quince-Lemon Marmalade

Ingredients

• 0.5  optional: lemon seeded coarsely chopped
• 1.5 pounds quinces cored peeled chopped
• 2 cups sugar 
• 1 inch vanilla pod split
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• food processor
• sauce pan

Directions

1. Place quince and lemon in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until finely chopped.
2. Place quince mixture, sugar, water, and vanilla in a large, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 55 minutes or until reduced to about 3 1/2 cups. Cool; pour into an airtight container.
3. Note: Refrigerate marmalade in an airtight container up to two months.