QUINCE HONEY

Five large quinces, 5 lb. sugar

Five large quinces, 5 lb. sugar, one pint water. Put the sugar and water on to boil. Wipe the quinces well, and when the sirup boils grate the quinces into it, skin and all, but rejecting the cores. Boil together for 20 minutes or if a red jam is preferred, boil until the jam colours.