Quince - Wikipedia
网页The quince (/ ˈkwɪns /; Cydonia oblonga) is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the Malinae subtribe (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits) of the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that bears hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear.
What Is Quince, and What Can I Cook With It? | Taste of Home
网页2018年9月5日 · What is Quince? Quince is a lumpy pear-shaped fruit that when ripe is nearly identical in color to a Golden Delicious apple. Unlike apples and pears, a ripe quince has a hard texture; if you find a soft one, it’s tipped over the edge from ripe to rotten. The skin is thin, and if you cut into it, the flesh is tough and spongy.
What Is Quince and What Does It Taste Like? | The Kitchn
网页2023年9月15日 · Quince is an ancient fruit, found in Roman cooking and grown across Turkey, Iran, Greece, and southeast Asia. It grows on small trees and closely resembles apples and pears. The fruit is somewhat bumpy on the outside, with an irregular shape and often a gray fuzz — especially when the fruit has been picked underripe.
What Is Quince? - The Spruce Eats
网页2023年9月15日 · Quinces are used to make marmalade and jam, spoon sweets, and jellies. The fruit has a lot of pectin, a naturally occurring starch. Quinces also make great additions to apple pies, and they're delicious when cooked with meats.
8 Emerging Health Benefits of Quince (And How to Eat It)
网页2019年10月1日 · Quinces are an ancient fruit with a unique flavor and several potential benefits. They may help treat digestive disorders, allergies, and high blood sugar, though more research is needed....
How to Eat Quince, a Pear-Like Fruit Used in Sweet and Savory …
网页3 天之前 · The quince fruit is a fragrant, pear-like fruit worth trying. Its smell, taste, and texture are unique—and the flesh turns pink when it’s cooked. Learn how to shop for, store, and prep quince fruit. Also, the best ways to use it in sweet and savory dishes.
Quince | Description, Fruit, & Uses | Britannica
网页2024年8月13日 · Quince, a small tree or shrub of the rose family, grown for its edible fruit. The plant is native to Iran, Turkey, and possibly Greece and the Crimean Peninsula. The fruit has a strong aroma and makes an excellent preserve. Learn more about the physical characteristics, origin, and uses of quince.
What Is Quince: Storage, Prep, and Uses - Simply Recipes
网页2022年5月16日 · Quince (cydonia oblonga) is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), and the only child of the genus cydonia. They’re green-yellow and shaped like pears, but wonky with more pronounced bumps. Some have a coat of pale fuzz. Their leaves are shiny and waxy looking and have velvety undersides.
How to Cook Quince - Great British Chefs
网页2015年5月19日 · How to cook quince. A quince looks like the lovechild of a lumpy apple and pear - squat, with a golden yellow skin. In terms of taste and texture though, it's quite different. The outer skin is rough and woolly, and the flesh is pappy and astringent. Quince needs to be cooked to be edible.
11 Best Quince Recipes to Enjoy This Fall - Parade
网页2024年5月13日 · Here are 11 delicious quince recipes to enjoy this fall. Browse through them, make sure to pin your favorites and let's get cooking with quince! Luscious quince fruit is poached and then roasted...