Preserving the Season: Quince Jam and the Shared Table
Join Zahra Abdalla to explore quince through her Persian heritage and her personal connection to morabba-ye beh, Persian quince jam.
Prepare this fragrant seasonal fruit together, learn the jam-making process and discover how to enjoy the preserve and its syrup with bread and cheese, in desserts and as a refreshing drink. Along the way, discuss quince’s versatility, from sweet preserves to savoury stews and pickles, and its place in Persian, Arab and Turkish food traditions. A shared session of cooking, tasting and conversation celebrating hospitality and the traditions we carry forward.
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Zahra Abdalla is a cookbook author, television host and culinary entrepreneur of Iranian and Sudanese heritage, based in Dubai. Her work explores food as a source of connection, culture and belonging. Through Zahra Collective and The Shared Table, she brings people together to celebrate shared traditions, hospitality and joy in everyday rituals.