Quinces are notoriously hard to find, and even harder to eat raw. So, you always have to cook them, but first you have to find them. These golden fruits are mostly found around the Eastern part of the Mediterranean basin, North Africa, and Arabian Peninsula. Still, you can sometimes find them growing in a sweet …
Quinces are an old-timey fruit that’s both delicious, and difficult to eat. That is, if you’re trying to eat it raw. Most people expect quinces to be easy to eat after they ripen a little, just like pears or apples. But then why are all the quince recipes calling for heat and poaching ? Can …
Quinces are not a common sight, and they’re not the easiest fruit to find on the market. They’re harvested in late fall, before the first frosts, and they’re not commercially farmed in most countries. You have a higher chance of getting a couple of quinces from a loveable grandma’s backyard than finding them in the …