Do you have a quince tree in your yard?
Quinces are small, so you will need quite a few
to make a decent dessert.
Pick your quinces when ripe.
Place the quinces in a baking dish and bake till
soft. Let cool, and remove the skins.
Place in individual serving dishes, sprinkle with sugar and top
with sweet cream.
Quince Paste ( Membrillo ) Quince paste is called Crema de Membrillo in
Spanish. The word membrillo derives from the Latin melimelum,
which means honey apple and refers to quince or a preserve made of
quince. This relative of the apple and pear is a native of the Caucasus
resembling a large, yellow, lumpy pear. Making quince preserves was one
of the first uses of the pectin that occurs naturally in fruit. Spanish
quince paste is most often eaten with traditional Spanish cheeses, such
as Manchego and aged Mahon. Click
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