Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Quince ?
A fragrant, hard, and tart pome fruit, inedible raw but transforms into a sweet, aromatic, and rosy-hued delicacy when cooked.
Quel goût a le/la/l'Quince ?
Le/La/L'Quince a un goût astringent (raw), sweet-tart, floral, honey-like (cooked) avec des arômes highly fragrant, floral, apple-like, pear-like.
- 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
Valeurs nutritionnelles
Per 100g (1/2 fruit)Le secret du chef
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.
Substituts & Proportions pour Quince
Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Quince est Apple (firm, tart), à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Best for texture and pectin content in cooked dishes, less fragrance and tartness.
| Substitut | Proportion | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (firm, tart) Meilleur | 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. |
Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Quince
- Choose firm, bright yellow quinces with a strong, pleasant aroma.
- Avoid green or bruised fruits.
Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Quince ?
- Lamb
- pork
- roasted poultry
- nuts
- honey
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- citrus.
Questions fréquentes
Quel goût a le Quince ?
Astringent (raw)|Sweet-tart|Floral|Honey-like (cooked) Highly fragrant|Floral|Apple-like|Pear-like
Quel est un bon substitut pour Quince ?
Le meilleur substitut est Apple (firm, tart) (1:1). Best for texture and pectin content in cooked dishes, less fragrance and tartness.
Comment choisir et conserver le Quince ?
Choose firm, bright yellow quinces with a strong, pleasant aroma. Avoid green or bruised fruits.
