Ayva Tatlısı (Quince Dessert)

Ingredients

• Quince 3 pcs
• Granulated sugar 18 tbsp (3 tbsp for each quince half)
• Water 660 ml (1 small tea glass for each quince half)
• Cinnamon 1 stick
• Cloves 5-6 pcs
• Hibiscus 1 handful (for color)
• Kaymak or clotted cream (for serving)

Method

1. 1.Wash the quinces and cut them in half.
2. 2.Remove the cores and arrange the halves in a pot.
3. 3.Add the sugar, water, cinnamon stick, cloves, and hibiscus.
4. 4.Boil on high heat for 1–2 minutes.
5. 5.Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 3 hours.
6. 6.Occasionally open the lid and spoon the syrup from the pot over the quinces to give them color and shine.
7. 7.Serve topped with kaymak. Enjoy!