Quince punch

Step 1/ 3

• 87½ g quince

• cutting board
• knife

Cut off quince stems, peel, quarter, core, and cut into chunks.

Step 2/ 3

• 175 ml water
• 75 g sugar
• ¼ vanilla bean
• ½ cinnamon sticks
• ½ star anise

• large saucepan with lid
• slotted spoon

Add water, sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and quince to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover with lid and let simmer for approx. 10 min. Remove from heat, transfer quince to a plate, and leave to cool completely for approx. 1 hour.

Step 3/ 3

• ¼ lemon
• 50 ml syrup
• 187½ ml Prosecco
• 12½ ml Cointreau
• ice for serving

• large punch bowl

When syrup and quince have cooled completely, slice lemon, and add to a large punch bowl along with quince, some of the syrup, and top with Prosecco and Cointreau. Serve with ice and enjoy!

Cheers!