Fried Quinces, in the Manner of the Countess

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (Fried Quinces, in the Manner of the Countess). According to lore, this recipe finds its origins in the cookbook of one Philippina Welser, authored in 1545 in Augsburg, Germany. The 20-year-old woman, a commoner, placed her cookbook in her dowry when she married Archduke Ferdinand Hapsburg of Austria, Governor of Bohemia in 1557 in a secret ceremony.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Fried Quinces, in the Manner of the Countess

Ingredients

1 tablespoon clarified butter

1 ⅓ pounds quinces - peeled

cored

and cut into wedges

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 pinch salt

½ cup dark beer

1 dash vanilla extract

2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest

3 tablespoons coconut oil

or as needed

3 tablespoons demerara sugar

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat the clarified butter in a skillet over low heat and place the quince wedges into the pan. Cover then gently cook the quince wedges until softened about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Mix the flour white sugar and salt in a bowl. 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.

Step 3

Melt the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. 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. Remove fried quinces to a warm platter while you finish frying. Sprinkle the fried quinces with demerara sugar to serve.

Nutritional Information

Fried Quinces, in the Manner of the Countess

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 215.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 32.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.3g 9%

Sugars: 8.1g

Fat: 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat: 7.6g 38%

Cholesterol: 5.5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 106.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 16mg 27%

Folate: 23.5mcg 6%

Calcium: 19.8mg 2%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 13.5mg 5%

Potassium: 238.5mg 7%

Sodium: 33.4mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 83.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.