Claire Saffitz

Quince may resemble pears and apples, but unlike their fruit brethren, raw quince are inedibly tannic and sour. This means you do have to cook them, but the transformation is dramatic, and well worth your efforts.

American Editor

Edward Lear

They dined on mince, and slices of quince, Which they ate with a runcible spoon; And hand in hand, on the edge of the sand, They danced by the light of the moon.

English Artist

Poached quince are so tender, aromatic, and rosy that you'd hardly believe the raw fruit is white, fibrous, and hard as a rock.

Kate Moss

My signature jam is damson or quince, and it's called 'Kate's Sweet and Sticky'. Basically, I'm a domestic goddess.

English Model

Quince is firmer and more tart than apples, usually cooked before eating due to its bitterness.

Texture and Taste

Quince is not typically eaten fresh; it is used in jams, jellies, and desserts.

Culinary Uses

Despite its appearance, quince differs from apples in taste and is not interchangeable in recipes.

Not an Apple

People often grow quince trees for their attractive flowers as well as the fruit.

Ornamental Tree

The quince tree needs several years of growth before it can produce fruit.

Fruit Bearing

Quince trees require specific care, including regular pruning and protection from pests.

Care Requirements

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