Was ist Quince?
A fragrant, hard, and tart pome fruit, inedible raw but transforms into a sweet, aromatic, and rosy-hued delicacy when cooked.
Wie schmeckt Quince?
Quince hat einen astringent (raw), sweet-tart, floral, honey-like (cooked) Geschmack mit highly fragrant, floral, apple-like, pear-like Aromen.
- Taste
- Astringent (raw), Sweet-tart, Floral, Honey-like (cooked)
- Texture
- Hard, Grainy (raw), Tender, Gelatinous (cooked), Jam-like
- Aroma
- Highly fragrant, Floral, Apple-like, Pear-like
- Acidity
- High (raw, pH 3.5-4.5)
Technical Metrics
Nährwertangaben
Per 100g (1/2 fruit)Geheimtipp des Chefs
Cook quince slowly with sugar, water, and lemon juice until deeply red and tender. The longer and slower it cooks, the more pronounced its color and flavor become.
Quince Ersatz & Verhältnisse
Der beste Ersatz für Quince ist Apple (firm, tart), verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Best for texture and pectin content in cooked dishes, less fragrance and tartness.
| Ersatz | Verhältnis | Am besten geeignet für |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (firm, tart) Am besten | 1:1 | Best for texture and pectin content in cooked dishes, less fragrance and tartness. |
| Pear (firm, Bosc) | 1:1 | Good for texture, but less tartness and unique aroma. |
| Rhubarb | 1:1 | Provides tartness for jams/desserts, but different texture and flavor. |
| Crabapple | 1:1 | Small, tart, high pectin, good for jellies, but challenging to work with. |
Wie man Quince auswählt & lagert
- Choose firm, bright yellow quinces with a strong, pleasant aroma.
- Avoid green or bruised fruits.
Womit passt Quince gut zusammen?
- Lamb
- pork
- roasted poultry
- nuts
- honey
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- citrus.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wie schmeckt Quince?
Astringent (raw)|Sweet-tart|Floral|Honey-like (cooked) Highly fragrant|Floral|Apple-like|Pear-like
Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Quince?
Der beste Ersatz ist Apple (firm, tart) (1:1). Best for texture and pectin content in cooked dishes, less fragrance and tartness.
Wie wählt und lagert man Quince?
Choose firm, bright yellow quinces with a strong, pleasant aroma. Avoid green or bruised fruits.
