Cotonjata

Also known as quince cheese and kitnkez, this traditional Croatian product is made with a base of cooked and puréed quinces, sugar, and lemon. When cooked, the mixture is usually left to set in various decorative molds, and when chilled it transforms into a firm, jelly-like treat. Optionally, it can be enriched with nuts, coated in sugar, or wrapped into bay or lemon leaves. Though it is traditionally associated with the Dubrovnik area, this delicacy is enjoyed throughout the country. It is an autumnal treat that is easily stored and enjoyed during the winter, usually as a dessert or an appetizer.