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Friar Hugo's Special Quince Pie | Redwall

Bryton Taylor
Looking to sample a taste of Friar Hugo’s special quince pie from Redwall? This is the recipe you'll need, adapted from an old Renaissance recipe.
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Baking
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 quinces
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • Flaky pastry pie crust

Instructions
 

  • Peel the quinces, then slice into 4 quarters. Use a sharp pairing knife to cut the core out- the easiest way is to cut a ‘V’. 
  • In a medium saucepan, place your quince pieces in, and fill with water until the quinces are just covered. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of white sugar into the water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking until you can easily press a fork into the quince. 
  • Remove the quince from the pot, and set aside to cool for a moment.
  • To the cooking water, add in 1 tbsp of brown sugar and 2 tbsp of honey. Bring to a boil and let cook until the water has reduced to a thick syrup.
  • While the water is reducing down to a syrup, roll out your pie crust and place into a pie pan.
  • Sprinkle 2 tbsp of brown sugar on the bottom, then slice your quinces into finer pieces and place into a layer on top. Sprinkle the cinnamon and ginger on top, 
  • When the syrup is reduced to 1/4 to 1/3 cup, pour this syrup over the pie, before placing in the oven.
  • Cook at 350F or 175C for 1.5 hours.

Notes

  • Pie pan size: 9.5inches or 24cm
  • Make sure all the quince core is removed. The core is incredibly tough and not enjoyable to pluck out as you try to eat your slice of pie!
  • Recipe adapted from The Good Huswife's Handmaid, 1594 as seen in Seven Centuries of English Cooking by Maxime McKendry
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