Omas Quittenbrot
A delicious traditional German quince bread, perfect for enjoying with tea or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg quinces
- 500 g sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 100 ml lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Wash and peel the quinces, then cut them into quarters.
- In a large pot, combine quinces, sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt.
- Cook over medium heat until the quinces are soft.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, then pour it into a baking dish.
- Spread it evenly and let it dry in a low oven for several hours.
- Once dry, cut into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add additional spices like cloves or nutmeg.
- Store in a cool, dry place for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://michaelskueche.de/omas-quittenbrot/