Quince recipes
Quince is a true autumnal delight. Make the most of this underrated fruit with our delicious quince recipes.
Quince looks like a cross between a green apple and a knobbly pear, which is unsurprising as they are all part of the rosaceae family. Quince fruits start off green and then ripen to a beautiful golden-yellow.
The raw fruits are often tart and astringent. Cooking them is a brilliant way to coax out their sweetness. Cooked quince is citrussy and floral and a gorgeous addition to desserts and cheeseboards.
Scroll on down for traditional quince recipes including the Spanish quince paste, membrillo, and classic quince jelly. Serve the former with manchego and the latter with roast game.
Dessert options include an incredible apple and quince tart from Rick Stein, rustic quince crostadas and a cosy autumn bake (don’t scrimp on the caramel custard).
Quince is usually in season from October to December, so make the most of this under-the-radar fruit with our delicious recipes…
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Christmas starter recipes
Parmesan and paprika custards with quince toast
With parmesan, smoky paprika and fruity quince paste soldiers for dipping, these savoury set custards provide a simple make-ahead starter.
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Make-ahead Christmas starters
Turnip, cheddar and quince rose
This turnip, cheddar and quince rose makes a beautiful vegetarian starter. It's easy to make and showcases a veg deserving far more attention.
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Recipes that will make you excited for autumn
Oven-baked quince
For an easy autumn pud, try oven-baked quince. Bake quince with lemon, wine and spice, then sprinkle with sugar and grill until golden.
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Recipes that will make you excited for autumn
Quince jelly
Make the most of quince's short autumn season by stirring up a batch of delicious quince jelly. Try with roast game or simply spread on toast
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October seasonal recipes
Membrillo (quince paste)
Learn how to make membrillo, the Spanish quince paste. It's traditionally served with manchego cheese, but also delightful spread on toast.
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October seasonal recipes
Quince crostatas
Quince has a short season. Make the most of it by topping rustic spelt-pastry crostatas with slices of the golden autumn fruit.
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October seasonal recipes
Quince tart
For an autumnal twist on apple pie, try our sizeable quince tart. A quince and vanilla filling is topped with a lattice of golden pastry.
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Dinner party dessert recipes
Honey and bay quince jellies
Try chef Gill Meller's autumnal quince jellies, with an aromatic star anise crumble, for a warming pud reserved for adults.
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Soufflé recipes
Butternut squash, blue cheese and quince jelly soufflé
Learn how to make a cheese soufflé with this easy recipe. Ours is spiked with butternut squash, blue cheese and quince jelly for extra flavour.
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Sweet tart recipes
Rick Stein’s apple tart with quince purée
Rick Stein's apple tart recipe manages to be both rustic and sophisticated. It doesn't use too many ingredients either so you can rustle it up in no time.
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November seasonal recipes
Spiced quince and ginger upside-down cake with caramel custard
When caramelised quinces are paired with a spicy sponge and caramel custard you know you've got a winning recipe.
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October seasonal recipes
Lamb and quince tagine with chermoula and buttered couscous
The sweet flavours of quince work perfectly along side ginger and cinnamon in this classic Moroccan lamb and quince tagine recipe.
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Trifle recipes
Quince and madeira syllabub trifle
Quinces can be hard work to prepare, but your efforts will be rewarded with a gorgeous wintry, festive dessert - a madeira syllabub trifle.
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