Method

•  Preheat the oven to 180C When preparing quince you need to work quickly as they discolour almost instantly
• Place the quince halves flesh side up in a snug oven dish
• Pour over the maple syrup, add the star anise and bayleaf to the oven dish and add the water
• Cover with tin foil and place into the oven
• Bake for 30 minutes and then check by carefully inserting a skewer into the flesh
• If it is tender all the way through then it is cooked if not then continue cooking for another 10-20 minutes or until tender
• If you notice that the liquid has reduced, add a little more water so that it doesn’t burn
• When they are tender and aromatic and the sauce has turned into a golden glaze serve warm as a pudding with pouring cream or good quality vanilla ice cream