Imagine a golden-brown, flaky pastry crust filled with brilliant yellow quince slices, all bathed in a golden amber-hued honey syrup, sprinkled with toasted almonds and flecks of vibrant citrus zest. A dusting of powdered sugar gives it a look of being lightly kissed by winter.

Quince Crostata with Honey Spiced Syrup

Name: Quince Crostata with Honey Spiced Syrup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 Medium Quince peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup Honey; A pinch each Cloves, Cinnamon, and Nutmeg; From 1 Lemon Zest From 1 Lemon; 1 Italian Shortcrust pastry sheet; 2 tablespoons Butter melted; 1/4 cup Almonds toasted; For dusting Icing Sugar; A pinch Salt

An aromatic, sweet-tart crostata combining quince with a honey-spiced syrup.

Category Dessert

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · January 20, 2026

A little about this dish

For those seeking something unique, this dessert will catch attention. The star of this dish is quince, an aromatic fruit native to Italy. Paired with fragrant spices, and honey, this dessert is a fusion of gustatory delight, making the chilly weather feel just a bit cozier.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium quince — 3 — peeled and thinly sliced
Honey — 1/2 cup
Cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg — A pinch each
Zest from 1 lemon — From 1 Lemon
Italian shortcrust pastry sheet — 1
Butter — 2 tablespoons — melted
Almonds — 1/4 cup — toasted
Icing sugar — For dusting
Salt — A pinch

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🕰️🌡️

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 — 🍯🥘💧

Simmer the quince slices in a pot with honey, spices and a cup of water until the quince is tender.
Step 3 — 🍞🥧⏱️

Roll out the shortcrust pastry to fit your tart pan. Line the pan with the pastry and blind bake for 15 minutes.
Step 4 — 🖌️🥐🧈

Once the pastry is lightly golden, brush it with melted butter.
Step 5 — 🥧🍠🍏

Arrange the softened quince slices neatly on your pre-baked tart shell.
Step 6 — 🍯🥄🍏

Pour the spiced syrup over the quince slices ensuring each slice is coated.
Step 7 — 🥧🔥⏰

Place the tart in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the quince and crust turns golden brown.
Step 8 — 🍋🍽️🍰

To serve, sprinkle the tart with toasted almonds and lemon zest, and dust with icing sugar.

A final fox tip

The best part about this recipe is you can prepare the quince mixture in advance and store it in a jar. This not only infuses the flavors more but also acts as a fantastic fail-proof shortcut when you're short on time and want an impressive dessert to serve. Little ones can help with brushing the pastry with butter or dusting the finished tart with sugar!