What Are Quinces and How Can I Use Them?

Here's everything worth knowing about quinces and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 10 recipes to cook tonight.

Recipes using quinces

There are 10 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Kythoni Peltes (Quince Jelly)

Kythoni peltes is a traditional Greek quince jelly scented with rose geranium leaves and lemon juice. A slow, old-world preserve that turns jewel-pink as it sets.

Kythoni Xysto (Grated Quince Preserve)

Kythoni xysto, a traditional Greek grated quince preserve with cinnamon bark, lemon zest, and toasted almonds. Sets naturally using pectin extracted from the quince peels and cores.

Quince-And-Cranberry Compote

Quince and cranberry compote slow-cooked with cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and orange zest. The quince turns deep pink after two hours and gets balanced with balsamic vinegar.

Cranberry Quince Jelly

Try this fruity jelly that is delicious on crackers, sandwiches and even toast!

Parcha Bozbash - Lamb Soup with Chestnuts, Quince,& Prunes

Parcha bozbash is a Caucasian lamb soup with chestnuts, quince, prunes, and chickpeas in a rich beef broth finished with clarified butter. A hearty, aromatic stew with sweet and savory depth from traditional regional ingredients.

Prune Conserve I

Old-fashioned prune conserve with quinces, apples, oranges, watermelon rind, raisins, and chopped nuts. A thick, jammy fruit preserve with complex flavor from six different fruits.

Christmas Compote Jam

Christmas compote jam blends dried figs, dates, apricots, three nuts, and candied orange in a quince-juice base spiced with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and star anise. A three-day European holiday preserve worth every step.

Quince Cheese

Fruit Cheeses are closely related to jams and jellies but have a firmer texture and are usually served moulded and cut into chunks as an accompaniment to roast or cold meats. Quince really makes the best cheese and is a wonderful rich amber colour. It is a particular speciality of Spain and is traditionally eaten as a sweet snack. This recipe will keep for 2 years and makes a wonderful and unusual gift.

Quince Marmalade

Quince marmalade with whole orange and orange juice, simmered with sugar until it sheets from a spoon. No pectin needed thanks to quince's natural gelling power.

Apple Quince Jelly

Homemade jelly combining tart apples and fragrant quinces in equal proportions. Cook the fruits separately, strain through a jelly bag, then boil the blended juices until they sheet from a spoon.

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