Whether you’re turning it into a delicious quince crumble pie or a quince paste to accompany your favourite cheeses, this tasty fruit is surprisingly easy to cook with when you know how. Check out the recipes below for inspiration.
Blushing quince pie
Delight in the sweet-yet-tart flavour of poached quince with this tempting pie.
Quince brioche cake
Make ahead: You will need to make the brioche and quince a day ahead as they both need to be refrigerated overnight. The almond frangipane can also be made a day ahead, however you will need to bring it back to room temperature before use in order for it to be spreadable.You will need to […]
Quince and rose petal jelly
This beautiful jelly is perfect for layering in a trifle or served simply with scones or toast for breakfast.
Slow-poached quince with filo fingers
The slightly astringent flavour of quince is softened during the slow-poaching, drawing out its richness. The fruit is soft and syrup drenched and delicious served with crisp, sweet filo fingers.
Poached quince and chestnut cake
If syrup is a little thin, remove quince with a slotted spoon, then boil syrup, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until thicker. Note
Spiced walnut & chocolate cake with poached quince
Depending on the variety of quince used, some will turn more of a rusty red colour while others a deep crimson. Also, cooking time can vary between types, with some needing a little longer cooking to achieve a red hue. Note
Poached pear and quince with almond crumble
Recipe can be prepared several hours ahead. Reheat the fruit in the syrup before serving. Note
Quince and rosewater tarts
These sweet quince and rosewater tarts are absolutely beautiful enjoyed with a mug of hot tea for an indulgent afternoon or morning tea.
Quince tarte tartin
For a beautiful winter dessert, serve this ruby-red quince tart with scoops of vanilla ice-cream.
Quince jelly
Create this delightfully sweet quince jelly to enjoy on fresh crusty bread or toast, or as an accompaniment to your favourite cheese platter.
Quince paste
This classic sweet quince paste is a great accompaniment to cheese, or can be melted down and used in fruit tarts and pies.
Ricotta pancakes with vanilla-flavoured quince
Start your day with an indulgent breakfast of creamy ricotta pancakes, complete with a wonderfully syrupy quince topping.
Vanilla cheesecake with poached quinces
The slightly astringent flavour of quince is the perfect foil to the sweet creaminess of cheesecake, especially when doused in fresh lemon juice. This quince and vanilla cheesecake has our favourite granita biscuit base. Yum.
