They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon
Edward Lear, The Owl and the Pussycat
I love quince - the only thing which puts me off is their hairy thick skins and difficulty to cut prior to being cooked into ruby, yielding beauty.
I recently made quince and orange jelly; with the remainder of my quince, I peeled them, cut them into sections, and roasted them with butter and honey in accordance with the directions here. I then served the roasted quince with a spoon of quark.
How was this dessert? Sensational! The preparation of the quince, though not exactly easy, is well worth the effort. I urge you not to be scared by quince, no matter how unfamiliar they are to you (and they were to me until this year). They are a very special fruit, which look so homely on the outside, but once their true colours are revealed, will win your heart.
5 comments:
I love quince and this look nice!! gloria
Looks delicious! You've inspired me to try this fruit!
They are a little off-putting to look at aren't they? Quince is on my list of things to try cooking with, but I haven't managed it yet.
I love watching the transformation of colour when you're cooking quince! :D
Wow! I've had quince jam and loved it. Now I want to try to find quince!
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