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    Persian Quince Jam - Morabba Beh

    Published: Mar 5, 2016 · Modified: Mar 2, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    Some people grew up with PB&J, some with cereal. I grew up with this. For me,  Quince jam - morabba beh is full of happy memories!

    Have you ever had quince? I think it's not such a common fruit in the US but I'm sure I have seen it in supermarkets. When you look at quince, it looks like something between a pear and an apple, and when you eat it uncooked, it's kinda hard and well, plain. But the whole magic starts happening once it's turned into jam, that plain light yellow fruit turns into a ruby colored jam with a sweet and tangy (I would even say a bit sour) jam that goes well with anything! Like Kachi - Persian Halva Pudding , quince jam is full of flavor!

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    Do I need to say more about how much I love homemade food? The simplicity, the fresh ingredients that are used and the amount of love being poured into homemade food is just something that cannot be found anywhere in the world and there are just not enough words out there for me to explain how heart warming it is to see my maman magically making something gorgeous with limited simple ingredients, and lots of love. I feel so blessed to be raised by this loving maman who taught me how to cook and bake with love!

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    My maman always makes quince jam - morabba beh in late fall when fresh quince is in the market. She always makes a big batch and we have it through the year. She makes them in two forms : sliced (like the one in this recipe) and cut into small cubes. Both have the same recipe and ratios and both taste amazingly delicious.

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    The steps are pretty easy and the sugar to quince ration is simple too. My maman sometimes adds walnuts to quince jam in the end to give the jam some crunch which actually makes it much more delicious but this is something totally optional. You won't know how much you love this jam until you make it and see that gorgeous ruby color!

    Looking for more Persian recipes?

    • Persian Halva Pudding - Kachi 
    • Khoresht Fesenjan - Persian Pomegranate and Walnut Stew
    • Persian Spinach and Eggs - Nargesi

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!

    Persian Quince Jam - Morabba Beh

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    Persian quince jam - Morabba Beh is a traditional jam.This fragrant fruit gives you such delicious and tangy jam that you can use in your breakfast parfaits with fruit, or just have it with some bread!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Persian
    Servings 12
    Calories 215 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 quinces skin on, sliced or cut into very small cubes
    • 3 cups white sugar
    • 2 - 2 ½ cup water
    • Walnuts optional

    Instructions
     

    • Cook quince and water (water should cover quince) in a large pan until it starts simmering.
    • Add sugar and bring it to simmer. Put the lid on.
    • Turn the heat down and let it simmer on low heat with the lid on for 4 hours until the color is dark red. Check every 30 minutes to make sure it has enough water, if water is not enough, add ½ cup more water.
    • When the jam reaches desired color and consistency, turn the heat off and let it cool with the lid on.
    • If desired, add walnuts after the jam is cool.

    Notes

    Having the lid on while cooking gives great color to the jam.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 74mgFiber: 1gSugar: 50gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it was by leaving a comment and a 5-star review!

     

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    1. Elayne Greatruaha

      October 10, 2022 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      The recipe calls for two quince , should we be looking for very large quince? I have a big basket full and there is a great difference in size!

      Reply
      • Shadi HasanzadeNemati

        October 10, 2022 at 6:55 am

        Hi Elayne, how fun, I love quince. Yes, two very large quince would be great.

        Reply
    2. Christopher

      April 16, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely. Should the walnuts be stirred in, or just used to garnish the jam?

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        April 18, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Both work well! My maman usually stirs half and uses half to garnish! 🙂

        Reply
    3. April

      March 06, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Aaah so pretty! I've never eaten quince jam before but now I'm interested in trying it out. Must pin!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 07, 2016 at 3:40 am

        Thank you April! You won't be disappointed! 😀

        Reply
    4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

      March 06, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      Yum!! I love all your recipes but I've always wanted to learn how to make this and now I can!! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 07, 2016 at 3:41 am

        Thank you so much Sam! Hopefully you will like it!

        Reply
    5. Noel

      March 06, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful. i'll have to keep my eye out for quince. Although, not going to hold my breath until I get to a more metropolitan grocery!

      is that an acorn shaped bowl?! Love it, regardless!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 07, 2016 at 3:42 am

        Thank you Noel! Actually that is a leaf shaped bowl that my mom bought for me 🙂 Hopefully you'll find quince soon!

        Reply
    6. simon

      March 06, 2016 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks for sharing this jam! I have to admit that somehow I don't seem to manage making jam... There's always something wrong with it! This looks like an ideal moment to try again...

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 07, 2016 at 3:46 am

        Hey Simon! My maman's recipe is quite easy and comes out great every time! 😀 I hope you like this one!

        Reply
    7. nicole

      March 06, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Looks super yummy! I've never tried quince but this makes it look so good 🙂 Your mom clearly made your childhood delicious!

      Reply
      • unicornsinthekitchen@gmail.com

        March 07, 2016 at 3:51 am

        Thank you Nicole! Yes my childhood was super yummy 😀 This jam will make you happy!

        Reply

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