Sharbate Beh (Quince Drink)

15m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
30m
Ready In


"Adapted from Time/Life Foods of the World."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (398.6 g)
  • Calories 346.9
  • Total Fat - 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 12.7 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 90.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.7 g
  • Sugars - 83.8 g
  • Protein - 0.2 g
  • Calcium - 13.7 mg
  • Iron - 0.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 14.8 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Combine 2 cups water and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a bowl.

Step 2

Grate quinces into lemon water.

Step 3

Drain in a fine sieve, then wrap in a double thickness of cheesecloth and squeeze vigorously over bowl to wring out as much juice as possible.

Step 4

Discard pulp.

Step 5

Place sugar and remaining water in small, non-reactive saucepan.

Step 6

Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Step 7

Increase heat to high and cook briskly, uncovered and undisturbed, 5 minutes, or until syrup reaches 220° on a candy thermometer.

Step 8

Add quince juice and remaining lemon juice.

Step 9

Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Step 10

Pour into a bowl and cool to room temperature.

Step 11

For each serving, pour 1/2 cup syrup into a tumbler.

Step 12

Add 1/2 cup cold water.

Step 13

Fill glass with crushed or shaved ice.

Tips


  • Cheesecloth

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