tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post7040215547373997703..comments2024-03-17T17:14:03.259+00:00Comments on The Urban Veg Patch: A Harvest of Quince and The Best Recipe for Quince Jelly. Now where's my runcible spoon?Carohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-30165899496142676982018-11-12T16:36:27.255+00:002018-11-12T16:36:27.255+00:00You asked if you could do anything with the pulp. ...You asked if you could do anything with the pulp. Well you can mash it, add half weight of sugar (or less according to taste) and cook it in a pan for about 30 mins, stirring often. Then spread the paste onto a baking sheet and let it dry. This can take up to a week. Cut it into pieces, leave it or roll it in caster sugar or dessicated coconut. Eat as sweets. Pam You can also put quarters of quince in a roasting tin with meat like you might roast pototoes. They go soft this way in 30 mins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-52202209327311646662018-10-24T21:26:00.612+01:002018-10-24T21:26:00.612+01:00It's brilliant that quince trees are not too p...It's brilliant that quince trees are not too prolific to begin with, I'm not sure what I'd do with more than 40 (maybe make more jelly!). Thanks for letting me know about the quince tree blog, there are some nice recipes there. In fact, I think I used to read it a few years ago so it was good to find it again. xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-6481488193650638432018-10-24T21:16:57.514+01:002018-10-24T21:16:57.514+01:00Also, I use a melon baller to get the core and pip...Also, I use a melon baller to get the core and pips out then neaten that up with a knife. It's all pretty hard work though! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-20335856799823805372018-10-23T21:42:42.919+01:002018-10-23T21:42:42.919+01:00Wow 40 quinces is quite a harvest, your recipes so...Wow 40 quinces is quite a harvest, your recipes sound wonderful. If you are still searching for inspiration look at quincetree65blogspot for quince recipe ideas. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-19695791875532958362018-10-23T07:52:03.524+01:002018-10-23T07:52:03.524+01:00Thank you, for your information. I can imagine a b...Thank you, for your information. I can imagine a bit of quinceEndah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-64728726521730552662018-10-20T12:15:50.190+01:002018-10-20T12:15:50.190+01:00How lovely to have such a productive apple tree, D...How lovely to have such a productive apple tree, Dina - although I imagine you're not alone in being overwhelmed by the sheer volume of fruit. My niece had a very productive tree in the garden of the house she rented and stewed/froze the fruit for year round apple pies! <br /><br />In London, The Orchard Project takes unwanted apples and pears to make into our local cider or perry - donations of 3kg are exchanged for a bottle of the finished product which seems like a good deal to me. :D Worth checking if there's anything like that near you or a farmer's market where you could sell the apples to fundraise for your animal shelter? xxCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-5131207452254926622018-10-20T12:10:42.872+01:002018-10-20T12:10:42.872+01:00Quince is most often compared with pear, Endah, as...Quince is most often compared with pear, Endah, as it has a slightly grainy texture (like pear) but it has a flavour of its own, hard to describe but with hints of honey or rose and with no smell or taste of pear! The fruit is very hard and has to be cooked before eating. <br />Also, quince is a tree fruit but the tree is much smaller than a pear tree! <br /><br />I can't find any reference to it in Indonesia but try reading this Wiki page in Indonesian:<br />https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quince<br /><br />Hope this helps - let me know if you find any quince! <br />Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-38015043125210280202018-10-18T12:29:59.342+01:002018-10-18T12:29:59.342+01:00Quince isn't very easily found here either, Ma...Quince isn't very easily found here either, Margaret - unless you grow your own! I don't think I've seen quince trees on allotment sites either, although plenty of allotmenteers grow apples, pears and plums. I'm not sure people know what to do with quince whereas other fruit is a no-brainer. <br />The fruit does need preparation before it can be eaten and I'm enjoying exploring all the options! I agree about jelly, so delicious, although I did wonder if anything could be made with the pulp (before I tossed it into the compost!). :D xCarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-51226338269574006512018-10-18T07:27:06.907+01:002018-10-18T07:27:06.907+01:00I have no idea with quince, is it almost similar t...I have no idea with quince, is it almost similar to apple or pear?Endah Murniyatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175364514530314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-91483034681161810882018-10-17T20:28:25.161+01:002018-10-17T20:28:25.161+01:00That jelly does sound good. I've never tasted ...That jelly does sound good. I've never tasted quince, I must make an effort too!I am always overwhelmed by my apple tree, it has thousands of apples on it each year, I pass them around the neighbours but most go in the green bin sadly.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-71247040480535590512018-10-17T19:38:00.676+01:002018-10-17T19:38:00.676+01:00Thanks, Pauline! I think a combination of the two ...Thanks, Pauline! I think a combination of the two fruits would have better results than plain quince. I might try that next week when my niece comes over to dinner. Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-28509011641302577672018-10-17T19:36:01.266+01:002018-10-17T19:36:01.266+01:00I used a sturdy 10" kitchen knife with a very...I used a sturdy 10" kitchen knife with a very sharp blade, Sue - and put all my strength behind it! The fruit that had split seemed to be easier to chop. I'm also quite used to dealing with pineapples and pomegranates which can be hard to slice! Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-64564034432573778212018-10-17T19:31:08.638+01:002018-10-17T19:31:08.638+01:00I think quinces have a slight honey flavour. How d...I think quinces have a slight honey flavour. How did you manage to chop your quinces? Ours are rock hard in the centre.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-5221440284555241182018-10-17T11:49:22.857+01:002018-10-17T11:49:22.857+01:00Looks and sounds delicious! I have added the odd J...Looks and sounds delicious! I have added the odd Japanese quince to apple crumble and it does have a lovely flavour.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16057764572761794703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-81668032880426209192018-10-17T11:13:38.969+01:002018-10-17T11:13:38.969+01:00I've never had quince - it's not a common ...I've never had quince - it's not a common fruit around here. Your jelly looks lovely!<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoy jelly recipes in the little amount of prep they need since everything is essentially strained out - our favourite right now is plum jelly, hands down. I too squeeze the bag as crystal clear isn't as important to me as getting out as much of that deliciousness as I can :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-59843855329270598602018-10-16T21:37:36.004+01:002018-10-16T21:37:36.004+01:00Isn't it just! Worth growing quinces for, in m...Isn't it just! Worth growing quinces for, in my opinion. And that photo was taken on a very rainy, grey day. Imagine the sun shining through!Carohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11317388242574705433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8983898767534428385.post-67696340611985832262018-10-16T19:08:29.573+01:002018-10-16T19:08:29.573+01:00The colour of that quince jelly is divine! The colour of that quince jelly is divine! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.com