Apple Quince Crisp

Debbie R.'s Note:

I couldn't believe how wonderful the two fruits taste together. It wasn't easy to peel quince, but well worth it.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 50 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 7 cups sliced peeled granny smith apples (about 2 pounds)
• 6 cups sliced peeled quinces (about 6 quinces)
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup water
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• cooking spray
• 2⁄3; cup oats
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine , melted

Directions:

1. Combine first nine ingredients. Toss well to coat. Put mixture in sprayed 9x13-inch pan.
2. Mix oats, flour, 1/4 cup sugar and margarine. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
3. Cover with foil (or lid if you have one). Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes more or until fruit is tender and topping crisp.
4. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Chef 565650 Jim]

A great way to use quince fruit and old apples. I had 3 apples and 3 quince in the fridge. The apples were a little wrinkled. Used lime zest & lime juice (all I had) for tartness & too keep fruit from browning. Used half brown sugar & half splenda for sweetening. Added a few cloves & a handful of golden raisen also. For the topping I used instant oatmeal, and chopped almonds & pecans for extra crunch. Bottom line, my wife thought it tasted "wonderful" but she couldn't figure out where I had gotten the fresh peaches. The quince turn a light yellow pink when cooked & my wife couldn't quite figure out the taste. If anyone has extra quince, try them in any number of recipes with apples - they are a marriage of naturals. I would recommend this recipe & will make it again.

[Free2Bonsai]

Fun experiance! Taste is very differant & delightful. However, I found the topping to be to skimmy so I doubled it. I also added a 1/4 cup of melted butter to the fruit before I put the topping on, as you would any fruit pie. It is easy to make and the quice is not to hard to peel if you use a vetgetable peeler. I also found the baking time to be to short. It took my oven an additional 30 minutes at 400 degrees. I would certainly make this again!