Sharbate Beh (Quince Sherbet Drink)

Adapted from Time/Life Foods of the World. Posted for ZWT6.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  medium quinces, peeled, quartered, seeded and cored
• 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 10  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 3  cups cold water, for serving
•  ice, for serving

Directions

1. Combine 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Grate quinces into lemon water.
3. Drain in a fine sieve, then wrap in a double thickness of cheesecloth and squeeze vigorously over bowl to wring out as much juice as possible.
4. Discard pulp.
5. Place sugar and remaining water in small, non-reactive saucepan.
6. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
7. Increase heat to high and cook briskly, uncovered and undisturbed, 5 minutes, or until syrup reaches 220° on a candy thermometer.
8. Add quince juice and remaining lemon juice.
9. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
10. Pour into a bowl and cool to room temperature.
11. For each serving, pour 1/2 cup syrup into a tumbler.
12. Add 1/2 cup cold water.
13. Fill glass with crushed or shaved ice.