Quince Jam With Cardamom and Pistachios

Name: Quince Jam With Cardamom and Pistachios
Yield: Makes 2½ cups
Ingredients: 2 quinces, cored, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces, cores reserved (about 1 pound); ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, divided; 2 cups sugar; 4 cardamom pods, cracked; ¼ cup shelled, unsalted pistachios (optional)

By Andy Baraghani

January 24, 2017

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Alex Lau

There’s no substitute for quince, which is closely related to apples and pears. Astringent and very hard-fleshed when raw, it softens and becomes fragrant when cooked. Quince is in season in fall, but if you can’t find it fresh, look for a high-quality quince jam from a Middle Eastern market.

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