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Aprende a hacer Licor de Membrillo: Receta Artesanal y Sencilla

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Licor de Membrillo

Cultural Context

Licor de Membrillo is a traditional Spanish liqueur made from quince, a fruit that has been cherished in Mediterranean cultures for centuries. This liqueur is often enjoyed after meals as a digestif, embodying the spirit of Spanish hospitality. Today, it is celebrated not only in Spain but has also found a place in international cocktail culture, where its unique flavor adds depth to various drinks.

SpanishESdrink
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
quince
sugar
water
96% food-grade alcohol
cinnamon
lemon juice
clove

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey can add a unique flavor while reducing refined sugar content.

alcohol

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: vodka

Non-alcoholic wine offers a similar taste profile without alcohol.

1

Wash the quinces and chop them into small pieces without removing the skin.

2

In a large glass container, add the chopped quinces and the base liquor.

3

Fill the container until it completely covers the fruit and add 1 liter of water.

4

Seal the jar tightly and let it macerate in a cool, dark place for at least 40 days, shaking it once a week.

5

After the maceration period, strain the liquid using a colander and cheesecloth to separate the liqueur from the quince pieces.

6

Calculate the amount of water needed to achieve the desired alcohol content, adding 2 liters of water to the mixture.

7

Wash the bottles for bottling the liqueur, removing any labels.

8

Calculate the amount of sugar to add for a semi-dry liqueur, adding 100g of sugar per liter, and stir to dissolve at room temperature.

9

Distribute the liqueur into the six prepared bottles, adding the sweetened water with a ladle and funnel.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixinginfusing

Equipment Needed

large glass containercolandercheeseclothbottlesladlefunnel

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Quince Liqueur
Local Name: Licor de Membrillo

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