Spiced Quince And Rosewater Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quinces
6 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cardamom pods
1 inch gingerroot, sliced
2 tablespoons rose water
8 tablespoons sugar
water

Preparation

Cut the quinces into quarters. Put all ingredients into a saucepan with enough water to cover quinces. Simmer covered for 4 hours, or until the colour is a deep reddish pink. Remove quinces and spices, and boil with the lid off until the liquid is reduced to a syrup and can coat the back of a spoon.
Store in the fridge.