What Is Quince Fruit (Ultimate Guide)
Quince fruit are bright, aromatic, and hard to find. If you are lucky enough to try it, there is no doubt it will become one of your favorites!
Servings: 1
Calories: 455kcal
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What is Quince
- Pronounced “kwins,” quince fruit is a small, bright-yellow pome fruit belonging to the Cydonia oblonga genus in the Malinae subtribe of the Rosaceae family. Their appearance is quite similar to apples and pears, but their taste and how they are used are substantially different.
What does Quince taste like
- When raw, quince is very tart and sour. Once cooked, it becomes soft, citrusy, and sweet, with a robust and tropical-like fragrance. Some say it tastes like a cross between an apple and a pear.
How to use Quince
- One of the popular ways to use it is to make quince jam, jelly, fruit preserves, or compote. Quince is also a delicious topping for yogurt, ice cream, and oatmeal, and can be used as an ingredient in baked goods.
Nutrition
Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 6mg
