Quince Paste (Membrillo) is a thick, sweet fruit preserve made from quince. It’s a golden-yellow fruit that looks like a mix between an apple and a pear the fuzz of a peach. This classic Spanish treat ...

Question: I have a flowering quince bush. It doesn’t set fruit. My friend gave me some quince fruits. They smell divine. Why doesn’t my flowering quince set fruit? Are flowering quince and quince the ...

Quince must be poached before it is edible, and the poaching offers lots of flavor-imparting opportunity: citrus zest, ginger, vanilla bean, star anise, peppercorns, and cloves may be added. I prefer ...

Quince always seem magical. A big plate of them can scent your whole house with a wonderful eau d’automne. They’re big, yellow, downy and almost completely delicious when raw. In Britain we don’t use ...

Hang on, everybody, we may have an immediate source for fresh quinces after all. Let’s send a huge thanks to Robin Denny, who e-mailed us to say, “Born and brought up in Australia, quinces were ...

Govid Armstrong is a Los Angles-based chef known for his signature purist style of California cuisine and emphasis on local seasonal ingredients. He has launched many successful restaurant ventures, ...

Here's what you need to know. mescioglu/Getty Images Quince is an ancient fruit that is so old, many people believe it was actually the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden—it’s even older than the ...

Ancient Romans gave quinces to their lovers as a sign of commitment. Greeks believed quince to be a gift from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Some scholars believe that quince was the original “apple” ...

In Genesis, the Bible mentions the “forbidden fruit.” Though it is commonly identified as an apple, many people contend it was a quince. The quince’s Mideast origin, as well as its fuzzy, ...

Don't be intimidated by this oft forgotten fragrant fall fruit. We'll show you how to eat quince like a pro. Lindsey Reynolds is a writer and enthusiast in all things sustainable. Her work has ...