Quince Juice: Recipe, Properties and Benefits

Do you want to know how to prepare a delicious quince juice? Then, you’re in the right place. Also, you’ll learn what it’s good for.

Read on for the step by step recipe.

Equipment

• A blender.
• 1 knife.
• A pan / pot.
• A cup.

Ingredients

You need the following ingredients and quantities:

• 1 whole, medium and ripe quince.
• 2 or 3 cups (about 750 ml) of water.
• Optional: 1 cup of milk.

Cooked / raw quince juice – Recipe

For the recipe, just do the following:

1. Start by rinsing the quince and removing its black spots (if any) using a knife.
2. Cut it into pieces and remove the core with seeds.
3. Put the fruit in a pot with water. Them, boil it for about 30 minutes. If the water evaporates before the quince is cooked / soft, add a little more water and wait a few more minutes. Next, wait for the water and the fruit to cool down a bit. Please note: you can skip this step and make raw quince juice, but said drink may be difficult for the body to process and cause digestive problems. Also, cooked quince is much tastier.
4. Blend it all (about 1 cup of the boiled water and the cooked fruit) for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Alternatively, you can replace the water with 1 cup of milk for a creamier result. Optional: if the drink’s too sweet, you can add a little water and blend again.

That’s all! You now can make and enjoy this exquisite juice!

What’s quince juice good for? – Benefits and main properties

It’s worth highlighting some key qualities of this fruit.

• It’s rich in antioxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol. These substances may reduce inflammation and protect the body from free radicals, preventing diseases.
• On the other hand, it has a lot of potassium (about 197 mg per 100 g). This nutrient is essential for the functioning of the muscles and the circulatory system. To learn more, visit our sections: increase potassium and circulation.
• According to experts, it may help against some digestive problems (such as ulcers or reflux) and support the immune system (for example, by preventing the overgrowth of certain harmful bacteria). In large part, this is due to its vitamin C, other antioxidants, water and fiber. You can learn more about these topics in our posts on: gastritis, constipation and boost defenses.
• Also, 1 quince (92 g) has only 52 kcal, so it could work in weight loss diets.

Note: you can see more nutritional information about this fruit here.

Finally, remember that if you prepare quince juice with milk instead of water, you’ll be adding calories and other nutrients to the drink.