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Description/Taste
Quince resemble a large, lumpy yellow pear with skin that may be smooth or covered with a woolly down depending on variety. A characteristic common to all varieties is their strong aromatic fragrance, a musky-wild, tropical-like perfume. Astringent and sour, the flesh cannot be eaten raw and requires cooking to be edible. The fruit becomes a rich candy-like paste when slowly cooked and turns a deep apricot color with floral honeyed flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Quince is generally available year-round, with sporadic short time gaps. California grown quince (pineapple variety) are harvested in the fall.
Current Facts
Quince are botanically classified as Cydonia oblonga, and are the sole member of its genus. At one time they were considered a staple in kitchens around the world including the United States, but are now mainly found in the East, specifically Turkey and China. This aromatic fruit has now been relegated as a specialty item in most of North American but remains popular in many Latin American countries where as a cooked jelly it is known as dulce de membrillo.
Nutritional Value
Rich in fiber, quince provides a moderate amount of vitamin C and potassium. Four ounces of raw fruit contains about 65 calories.
Applications
With a high pectin content, quince is ideal for jam, jelly, conserves, fruit leather and candy. Poach quince in wine and vanilla beans. Cook down with sugar until solidified; serve paste, or membrillo, with Spanish cheese such as manchego. Cook with other fall fruits, such as apples or pears, and reduce into compote, or add to spiced cake batter. Add cooked quince to ice cream custard. Quince is also used in savory preparations, added to beef and lamb stews, or served, cooked slowly, alongside roasts. For longer storage, wrap fruit individually in a double layer of plastic; refrigerate. Place it where it won't be bruised.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
This fruit plays a worldwide confectionary role in Moroccan, Persian, Romanian and Balkan cuisine. Adding quince to meaty stews, the fruit is often a customary accompaniment to roasts. Referred to as "melimelum" by the Romans, this Greek name means "honey apple" because the fruit was preserved in honey for jam. The Portuguese called it "marmelo", a corruption of the word melimelum and enjoy their "marmelado", a favored quince confection. The Greek name "cydonia" became "cotogna" in Italian and "coing" in French. Chaucer wrote of "coines", a word that later became "quince". The British love its bold taste in tarts and pies.
Geography/History
Believed to be native to Iran, its botanical name, Cydonia oblonga, is derived from an area of Crete. Quince cultivation spread to South East Europe and to the Levant even before the apple took root. Around 1000 B.C., researchers say Palestine was familiar with quince and the "apples" mentioned in the Song of Solomon were possibly quinces. The small, twisted quince tree bears fruit of several forms varying in size, color and shape.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Craftsman New American Tavern | Encinitas CA | 760-415-2380 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Diversions & Edge Pool | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
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Rob - The Gourmets' Market
Rob Gourmet Market
Near Brussels, Brussels, BelgiumWoluwelaan 1150 Sint-Pieters-Woluwe Brussels - Belgie 027712060 https://www.rob-brussels.be About a day ago, 11/19/19 Sharer's comments : Quince at Rob Gourmet ! 
Borough Market
Near London, England, United KingdomAbout 10 days ago, 11/09/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh in season quince at Turnips .. 
Οργανισμός Κεντρικών Αγορών & Αλιείας ΑΕ
Lalas S.A
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens M 18-20 002104826243 About 12 days ago, 11/07/19 Sharer's comments : Quince from Greece 🇬🇷 
Οργανισμός Κεντρικών Αγορών & Αλιείας ΑΕ
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 35 days ago, 10/15/19 Sharer's comments : Quince 🙌🏻 In season 🇬🇷 
Queen Anne Farmers Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 40 days ago, 10/10/19 Sharer's comments : Just picked today, quince pie anyone? 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Alex Weiser
Near Santa Monica, California, United States511 Hill st. #205 Santa Monica Ca 90405 1-310-930-0903 About 41 days ago, 10/09/19 Sharer's comments : Weiser Family Farms bringing the quince game! 
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Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 42 days ago, 10/08/19 Sharer's comments : Quince 🇬🇷 The first of season 
Οργανισμός Κεντρικών Αγορών & Αλιείας ΑΕ
Kalivis SA
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceCentral market of Athens L-27 About 61 days ago, 9/19/19 Sharer's comments : Quinces - Season starts in Greece 🇬🇷 
Sasoun produce
Near West Hollywood, California, United StatesAbout 81 days ago, 8/30/19 
Wholesome Choice Market
Wholesome Choice Market - Culver Dr.
Near Irvine-Mesa, California, United States18040 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92612 949-551-4111 About 151 days ago, 6/21/19 
Ralphs
Near Encinitas, California, United StatesAbout 187 days ago, 5/16/19 
Whole Foods Market
Near Del Mar, California, United StatesAbout 219 days ago, 4/14/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh Quince! 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 252 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : fresh 
Marche Rue Mouffetard
Marche Rue Mouffetard
Near Paris, Ile-de-France, France139 Rue Mouffetard 75005 Paris About 405 days ago, 10/10/18 Sharer's comments : Quince spotted at Marche Rue Mouffetard . 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 433 days ago, 9/12/18 Sharer's comments : Quince spotted at Specialty Produce. First of the seasom pineapple quince from Terry Farms. 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 730 days ago, 11/19/17 Sharer's comments : Quince spotted at Specialty Produce. Fresh quince for your thanksgiving recipes are available at Specialty Produce |
