How to Eat Quince

Quince is a lesser known fruit similar in appearance to an apple or pear. It is known for being a good source of vitamins A and C, but has an extremely tart flavor.^[1] However, when cooked or combined with other fruits, quinces are flavorful and may be the next addition to some of your favorite meals.

1 bottle (750 ml) dry white wine
3½ cups (703 g) granulated sugar
2 3-inch (7.6 cm) strips fresh orange zest
8.5 ounces (240 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) ground cinnamon
5 ounces (140 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 Peel the quinces with a vegetable peeler. The yellow skin on quince is tough and waxy, like a tougher apple.^[4] Using a standard vegetable peeler will help easily remove the skin.
- When using the peeler, always pull away from the body to stop the peeler from jumping and cutting your skin.
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5 Add the quince to the pot and bring it to a boil. When adding the quince, let the poaching liquid boil before turning the heat down to a low simmer. Trap any of the liquid that may evaporate by covering the pot with a lid.
6 Let the quinces simmer for 50 minutes until they are pink. As the quince cooks, it will change from a yellowish color to pink. After this time, the quince should be tender and the liquid will have become more syrupy.^[9]
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1 Peel and cut the quinces into quarters. Use a vegetable peeler to remove all of the skin from the quinces. Halve the quinces with a chef’s knife and then cut them into quarters.
- Be sure to remove the cores and seeds from the fruit.
2 Place the quince in a large pot ⅔ full of water and bring to a boil. After the water begins to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer for 45 minutes. Cover the pot with a lid so a minimal amount of the liquid evaporates.
- To ensure the quince is submerged throughout the poaching process, drop a small plate in the water on top of the fruit.
3 Drain the pot and put quince in the food processor for 1-2 minutes. Take the poached quince from the pot and puree them in the food processor until it is completely smooth. This should take around 2 minutes to complete.
4 Return the quince puree to the pot and add sugar and lemon juice. Using a wooden or plastic spoon, stir in the sugar and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. After it begins boiling, turn the heat to low for 1 ½ hours, stirring occasionally.
- In this time, the paste will thicken and change to have an orange or…