Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Valentine's Day Recipes Poached Quince Balls 3.0 (1) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 28, 2016 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 12 This recipe from chef Eric Snow of the Oak Room is used to make White Chocolate Spheres Filled with Chocolate Mousse, a one-of-a-kind Valentine's Day dessert. Ingredients 1 ½ cups plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 piece star anise 1 stick cinnamon 3 quince, peeled, cored, and seeded Directions In a medium saucepan bring sugar, star anise, cinnamon, and 4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, using a 1/2-inch melon baller, scoop out 12 balls of quince. Add quince to liquid and reduce to a simmer. Cook until quince is tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely in liquid. Store quince in poaching liquid in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use. Print