Poached quince with spiced syrup recipe

• 1 kg (2.2lbs) quinces
• 400 g (14.1oz) sugar
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 dollop of Greek yoghurt

1. Peel and cut the quinces into quarters or eighths lengthwise.
2. Cut away pips and core from the flesh, but put everything (peel and pips are full of fragrance and pectin) into a pan.
3. Add sugar, spices and just enough water to cover.
4. Bring to the boil then turn down to a gentle simmer.
5. Turn the heat off once the quince pieces are soft.
6. This usually takes about 40 minutes but can be longer.
7. Take the slices of quince out of the pan and set aside.
8. Now it's time to make the spiced quince syrup.
9. Strain the liquid and discard the spices, skin and pips.
10. Taste to check the flavour and consistency - it should be more or less perfect but you can boil it further if you want it a little more concentrated and syrupy.
11. Serve poached quince with some of the spiced syrup and a dollop of Greek yoghurt.

sugar, anise, cinnamon, yoghurt

Taken from www.lovefood.com/guide/recipes/27443/poached-quince-with-spiced-syrup-recipe (may not work)