Spiced Quince and Rosewater Syrup

Quince syrup is delicious over pancakes or chocolate, and is also nice by the spoonful as a remedy for sore throats. This makes a cup or less of syrup; to make more simply double or triple all ingredients, or add extra sugar.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 2  quinces
• 6  cloves
• 2  cinnamon sticks
• 6  cardamom pods
• 1  inch gingerroot, sliced
• 2  tablespoons rose water
• 8  tablespoons sugar
•  water

Directions

1. Cut the quinces into quarters. Put all ingredients into a saucepan with enough water to cover quinces. Simmer covered for 4 hours, or until the colour is a deep reddish pink. Remove quinces and spices, and boil with the lid off until the liquid is reduced to a syrup and can coat the back of a spoon.
2. Store in the fridge.