Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1.5 cup

All-purpose flour

1.5 tbsp

Sugar

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 cup

Unsalted butter

chilled, cut into cubes

3 tbsp

Ice water

1.5 tsp

Cider vinegar

1 cup

Sugar

0.25 cup

Water

1 tbsp

Honey

5 tbsp

Unsalted butter

room temperature

0.5 tsp

Ground cinnamon

8 unit

Quince

peeled, cored, cut into wedges

Step 1
~6 min

Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor.

Step 2
~6 min

Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Step 3
~6 min

Mix ice water and cider vinegar in a small bowl.

Step 4
~6 min

Add the liquid mixture to the processor and blend until moist clumps form.

Step 5
~6 min

Add more ice water if the dough is dry.

Step 6
~6 min

Gather the dough into a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 7
~6 min

Fill a large skillet with ice cubes.

Step 8
~6 min

Combine sugar, water, and honey in a heavy ovenproof skillet.

Step 9
~6 min

Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.

Step 10
~6 min

Increase heat to medium-high and boil until the caramel is deep amber, occasionally brushing down the sides with a wet pastry brush.

Step 11
~6 min

Swirl the skillet, about 8 minutes.

Step 12
~6 min

Remove from heat and stir in butter and cinnamon.

Step 13
~6 min

Immediately place the skillet with caramel atop ice in the large skillet.

Step 14
~6 min

Let stand until caramel is cold and hardened, about 30 minutes.

Step 15
~6 min

Remove the skillet from the ice.

Step 16
~6 min

Position the rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 400°F.

Step 17
~6 min

Arrange quince wedges tightly together, rounded side down, in concentric circles atop caramel in the skillet.

Step 18
~6 min

Fill the center with any broken quince pieces.

Step 19
~6 min

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12 1/2-inch round.

Step 20
~6 min

Place the dough atop the quinces and tuck the edges down around the sides.

Step 21
~6 min

Make three 2-inch-long cuts in the center of the dough to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 22
~6 min

Place the skillet on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 23
~6 min

Bake until the quinces are tender and the crust is deep golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Step 24
~6 min

Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes.

Step 25
~6 min

Place a large platter atop the skillet.

Step 26
~6 min

Using oven mitts, hold the platter and skillet firmly together and invert, allowing the tart to slide out onto the platter.

Step 27
~6 min

Rearrange any dislodged quince wedges, if necessary.

Step 28
~6 min

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.

Don't overcook the caramel, or it will become bitter.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
High (caramel and cinnamon)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Serve with crème fraîche.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cheese plate
Roasted nuts

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French pastry.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Autumn
Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall
Dinner Party

Popularity Score

70/100

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