Created by Chocolatll on May 5, 2015
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.