Is quince the most mysterious fruit of winter? The bulbous fruit is a curious specimen in the greengrocer, with a yellow exterior and tough, floury insides. But give it some slow and gentle cooking and something magical happens. While many only make desserts with quince, adding it to your one-pot duck dinners or tajine chicken or roasted pork recipes, adds a hint of tangy sweetness to your classic weekend dishes.
For more warming recipes, try one of our magical winter recipes that are both aromatic and nourishing.
Apple tart with Pedro Ximénez and quince syrup
Jaclyn Koludrovic’s quince and lemon pudding
Harley & Rose’s Gorgonzola croquettes and quince ketchup
Honey panna cotta with spiced quince, cinnamon yoghurt cream and honeycomb
Cloudy quince jam with Manchego seed crackers
Quince, rooibos and coriander seed tarts
Bistro Gitan’s twice-baked Roquefort soufflé with poached quince
Analiese Gregory’s walnut pudding with quince and fennel pollen
Orange muscat roast quince with macadamia ice-cream
Andrew McConnell’s roasted duck breast with spiced quince, anise crumb and mead sauce
Chicken, quince, lemon and almond tagine
Quince and cranberry compote and ricotta tart
Ginger twist with quince and spiced custard
Jaclyn Koludrovic’s ricotta with white poached quince and honey
Malone lamb racks with potatoes and quince in cider vinegar
Ramblr’s baked muscat and brioche custards with quince
Sharbat-e beh limoo (quince-lime sherbet)
Silk oolong cream, gingerbread, quince jelly and salted walnuts
Peter Gilmore’s quince, pecan and crème caramel trifle with Gretchen’s honey cream
Roast chicken with quince alioli, parsley and crisp caper salad
Raisin pain au lait with honey quince and crème fraîche
