Name: Quince and Currant Chutney
Yield: Makes 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 pound quinces (about 3 medium), peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes (about scant 4 cups); 1 1/2 cups apple cider; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 whole star anise*; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Image may contain Plant Food Dish Meal and Produce

Quince and Currant ChutneyMark Thomas

This fresh side is a delicious alternative to cranberry sauce.

Test-kitchen tip:

The hard core of the quince must be removed with a knife after each fruit is quartered. If the core is too hard to remove safely with a knife, trim pieces of fruit from around it, then cut the pieces into smaller cubes.

Recipe notes

Mango Sticky Rice

Khao niaow ma muang, or steamed coconut sticky rice with ripe mango, is a classic in Thai cuisine—and you can make it at home.

Popover-Topped Pot Pie

A lofty popover replaces pie crust in this vegetarian pot pie filled with potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, and asparagus.

Easy Egg Custard

With just a handful of ingredients, this old-fashioned egg custard is the little black dress of dinner party desserts—simple and effortlessly chic.

Simple Hot Cocoa for One

With rich chocolate flavor and easy customization, this hot cocoa recipe is just the one you want to get you through winter.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Smoked Salmon Pasta With Capers and Dill

Cured fish, cream, and lemon make an elegant base for this unexpected one-pot pasta.

Spicy Honey Orange Shrimp (Xiang La Fengmi Xia)

A satisfying weeknight dinner from Tiffy Chen. Serve with rice or noodles.

Dulce de Leche

Make this versatile caramel at home with our slow-simmered method using milk and sugar—or take one of two sweetened condensed milk shortcuts.