Quince With Cipollini Onions And Bacon Recipes

BAKED QUINCE, FRENCH STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Peel and hollow out cores of quinces, being careful not to pierce bottom of fruit.
• Sprinkle each with lemon juice as you go.
• Stand quinces in buttered gratin dish.
• Mix together to a cream 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter and 3 generous tablespoons heavy cream.
• Stuff quinces with mixture; if some is left, add halfway through cooking.
• Top each quince with sprinkling of sugar.
• Bake 1 hour or until quinces are tender.

QUINCE WITH CIPOLLINI ONIONS AND BACON

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil, add the onions, turn off the heat and let sit 5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss quinces with half the maple syrup and spread in a single layer in a large baking pan. Bake 25 minutes, until tender.
• Peel and trim the onions. Quarter large ones; cut small ones in half. Fry bacon in a large sauté pan over medium heat until browned. Remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Add onions to the pan and sauté on medium until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
• Cut bacon strips in 3/4-inch pieces. Add to pan with onions. Reduce heat to low. Add remaining maple syrup and the vinegar. Fold in quince. Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Add parsley and thyme. Gently fold ingredients together. Cook a few minutes, then serve warm.