Ingredients: 1 kilo of ripped quince 1 kilo plus 2 cups of sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 leaves of sweet-scented pelargonium (Arbaroriza) Juice if 1/2 a lemon Method: Wash and peel the quinces. Cut in half, remove the core with the pits and grade with the course side of the grader. Place in a […]

A simple but elegant dessert featuring the sweet yet tart flavor of the quince. This relatively unknown fruit holds up especially well to cooking and takes on a lovely rose hue when it is cooked. Note: If you decide to substitute apples or pears for the quince, you will need to monitor your cooking time because […]

In Greek: αρνί με κυδώνι, pronounced ahr-NEE meh kee-THOH-nee This recipe dates from the Middle Ages, and quince are a favorite cooked fruit on the island of Crete. The lamb and quinces are cooked separately first, and then stewed together to meld the tastes. Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 3/4 pounds […]

Ingredients: 4 big quinces 1 1/2 mug of sugar 1 cup of water 16 cloves (Optional) Method: Wash the quinces well rubbing them to take the fluff that is around them. Cut in four pieces, peel the outer skin and remove the hearts with the pits. Place in a baking pan or Pyrex dish one […]

Ingredients: 2 1/2 kilos of quince Sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3-4 leaves of sweet-scented pelargonium Method: Wash well under plenty of running water. Peel, cut in half or quarters and remove the center core with the pits. Place the cut quinces in a pot and pour enough water to cover them. Bring to boil […]

Ingredients: 1 kilo of ripped quince Sugar 1/2 a cup of lemon juice 2-3 leaves of sweet-scented Pelargonium (Arbaroriza) Method: Wash, peel, cut in half and remove the center core with the pits. Place in a pot, cover with water and add the lemon juice. Cook over high heat and cook until they are soft. […]

Method: Prepare a large bowl with water and lemon juice Wash and peel quinces and drop into water Boil water in large saucepan, add quince pieces Bring back to boil and boil for 2-3 minutes till soft, there is a needle test you can do for this (its ready when it falls off the needle) […]

Part apple and part pear, the quince or kydoni (kee-THOH-nee) is basically inedible if consumed raw, but transforms completely when cooked. Once cooked, it takes on a subtly sweet and slightly tart flavor that is especially delicious with pork. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Yield: 6 – 8 Servings Ingredients: 3 large quince, peeled, cored and […]

In Greek: μανούρι με κυδώνι, pronounced mah-NOO-ree meh kee-THO-nee This dish is another example of the versatility of Greek foods. I have seen this dish recommended as an appetizer, and it also works well as a dessert, with brunch, or as a snack. Greek manouri cheese is a goat cheese and can be substituted if […]

MOSTARDA DOLCE Zakynthos and Corfu both make sweet mustards, vestiges of English and Venetian rule. The mustards, made either with quince, as in this recipe, or with dried fruits, are eaten at Christmas with roast turkey, game, pork, or other meats. Makes about 4 cups Ingredients: 3 quinces, peeled and cored 1 quart Mavrodaphne wine or sweet port 1 […]