Fried Quinces, In The Manner Of The Countess
Serves: 6
Dallas Effertz
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
54
Spice
52
Sweetness
49
Sourness
37
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Prep time (avg)
5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Clarified Butter1 cup
All-Purpose Flour1 tbsp
White Sugar1 pinch
Salt3 tbsps
Coconut Oil (or as needed)3 tbsps
Demerara SugarDirections:
1
Heat the clarified butter in a skillet over low heat, and place the quince wedges into the pan
2
Cover, then gently cook the quince wedges until softened, about 15 minutes
3
Remove from heat and set aside
4
Mix the flour, white sugar, and salt in a bowl
5
In a separate bowl, mix the beer with the vanilla extract and lemon zest; gradually mix the flour mixture into the beer mixture until it becomes a smooth batter
6
Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat
7
When the oil is hot, dip the quince wedges into the batter and place them in the hot oil; fry in batches until golden brown
8
Remove fried quinces to a warm platter while you finish frying
9
Sprinkle the fried quinces with demerara sugar to serve