Quinces

[baltic_ballet]

I just bought some quinces (approx 2kg) and wondered if any one knew of any recipes that don’t require large amounts of sugar to cook them? This is the first time I have ever bought or cooked with them so any recipes would be great. I am not sure yet if I am going to poach, bake or turn them into jelly or a paste.

[loriedna]

My grandmother makes very good preserves with quinces. I wished I knew the recipe. I'll make sure to get it one of this days.

[snanna]

Mostly quince are way too sour to eat without sweetener, unless they are left on the tree through some good frosts-- the slight rotting makes them soft and much sweeter!-- but they can do really good things when diced and added in small amounts to applesauce to give it an extra tang, or to apple pie. But it's a strong taste, so you don't have to add much. Our neighbor used to have a quince tree, and I kind of think of it like rhubarb. More of a condiment than a fruit.

[snanna]

Thisgives suggestions for savory uses, with meat. I'm vegetarian, but they sound exotic and may be good-- and no sugar.

[kdabbler]

How about Apple Quince Pie?

No added sugar except the rum.

[baltic_ballet]

Thanks for the replies; I ended up poaching them but they are so sweet even my kids won't go near them. Now looking for I can add the poached quinces to use them up