Quince slatko, Serbian diced preserve
Fifteen peeled and diced mangoes were cooked in a thick sugar syrup until translucent, then left to rest for 24 hours under a damp cloth.
Quince jam is one of the classic winter preserves in Serbia. The quince pieces remain whole, amber-colored, and soft, in a thick syrup.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time30 min
- Cook time1 hr
- Resting24 hr
- Total25 hr 30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodsaucepan
- Estimated cost$10.91 $0.36 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Ingredients
people
- $9.90
- $1.01
Prices in Belgium.
Directions
- Place the quince in a pot with cold water, then bring to a boil over high heat.
- As soon as the quince start to boil, peel them while they are still hot and cut them into small pieces.
- Prepare the sugar separately in 300ml of water until you have a thick syrup, then add the quince pieces.
- Stir constantly while cooking. Once the syrup has thickened, cover the saucepan with a damp cloth and let it cool for 24 hours.
- The next day, fill the jars and close them. ≈ 10 min
The bill
Quince slatko, Serbian diced preserve
- 2 kg of quince$9.90
- 1.3 kg of sugar$1.01
Total$10.91
that's $0.36 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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