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Quince
Quince
You can use quince jelly, or membrillo, as a simple accompaniment for cheese as well as in salads
Quince is a fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family, as is the peach and apricot, and is probably a native of southeastern China.
Characteristics
There are two types of quince, the pear and apple quince. The former is more aromatic, with a milder flavor and has more tender flesh than the latter. The high pectin content makes it very suitable for the manufacture of jams, jellies and the classic quince jelly or membrillo.
Choosing quince
Select large, ripe, yellow fruit for the production of sweets.
Uses
You can use quince jelly, or membrillo, as a simple accompaniment for cheese as well as in salads, as a garnish for fatty meats such as duck or intensely flavored meats such as game. Also in sandwiches or as part of a stuffing for poultry.
Conservation and storage
The quince, whether as a fruit or jelly, may be stored for several weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
Tip for making quince jelly
To peel the quince, cook in boiling water for several minutes, then peel the fruit and remove the pips. The quince can be used for making jams: use an equal amount of quince flesh and sugar and simmer it over a low heat for a long time till it caramelizes.
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jorge cuello 19.04.2013
yo quisiera saber porque tengo dos plantas de unos 6 metro de altura y dicen ser de membrillo pero las frutas son con forma de papa enorme puede ser que sea otra clase de fruta y no membrillo
pedro marquez 06.01.2012
tengo dos membrilleros hay años que me da mas y otros menos pero nunca baja de los cinco kilos por arbol es de estilo pera y llegan a pesar cerca 900grs los mas hermosos.gracias