Kim Dae-seok's Quince Cheong

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Quince Cheong
Cook time: 200 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 7 quinces (2.6kg after removing seeds and julienning); 2.6kg sugar

A homemade quince syrup made with a 1:1 ratio of fragrant quince and sugar.

3 hr 20 min Difficulty Easy Sauces & basics

Main ingredients

Quince

Ingredients needed 10 servings

7 quinces (2.6kg after removing seeds and julienning)

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Recipe

Wash the sticky surface of the quinces thoroughly with lukewarm water and fruit cleanser using a scrubber until they squeak.
Completely dry the surface of the washed quinces with paper towels.
Wear cotton gloves to prevent injury, then trim the bottom of the quince slightly so it stands stably on the cutting board.
Thinly slice the hard quince flesh from all sides until you reach the seeds. Discard the hard seed core.
Gather the sliced quince pieces and julienne them thinly like radish strips.
Weigh the julienned quince and pour in an equal amount of sugar (1:1 ratio), then mix well.
Cover the sugar-coated quince with plastic wrap and leave it at room temperature for 3 hours, stirring occasionally to help the sugar dissolve and the juices release.
Once the sugar has completely dissolved and liquid has formed, pack it tightly into sterilized glass jars and seal.

Scrub the quince surface clean and dry it completely.
Julienne the quince flesh, discarding the seeds.
Mix the quince and sugar in a 1:1 ratio, let it sit for 3 hours, then store in glass jars.

Cooking tips

Since the quince surface has a lot of sticky oil, it must be scrubbed with slightly lukewarm water to get it clean.
The quince flesh is very hard, so be sure to wear cotton gloves and slice carefully to avoid injury.
Quince seeds contain components that can cause headaches, so they must be removed and never used.
The ratio of sugar to quince must be exactly 1:1 to prevent mold or spoilage during long-term storage at room temperature or on a balcony.
The finished quince syrup can be consumed after one month; for best results, boil it in water for 10-15 minutes rather than just mixing it with warm water.

Recommended for

Those who want to prepare a natural home remedy for colds, coughs, and sore throats during winter.
Those who want to fill their home with a refreshing scent using ugly but fragrant quinces.
Those who want a healthy homemade tea that can be stored long-term and enjoyed warm throughout the winter.

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Kim Dae-seok's Quince Cheong

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Ingredients needed 🛒10 servings