quinces

Senior user Posts : 135 Join date : 2012-09-03

I'd heard of quinces but never tried or even knew what they looked like ! We were given a few along with some apples by one of our village friends. We still didn't know what they were but the internet is a wonderful thing !! Anyway we ( Brenda ) decided to make a crumble combining the quinces with the apples ( eaters ) . . . delicious is all I can say ! What have we been missing all these years ?? . . . more please Brenda quinces 2706089290

Moderator Posts : 7312 Join date : 2009-10-20 Age : 66

:Great:Well done BGbound. We were in the same boat too our neighbours gave us some I thought they were peaches but did not taste like a peach and too hard. We gave them to a frined and she made jam boy the jam is fab.........

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

I don't like them when served by themselves, but with apple in a 50-50 mix and stewed, then served hot with vanilla icecream or custard..yummy!! My mother used to make quince jam or jelly, but I could never come at that.

Subject: Re: quinces Thu Nov 07, 2013 4:06 pm

Tanya`s mum makes some amazing compots, which I eat/drink all the time when i am out there and one of my favourite is the quince one she makes, followed closely by the gooseberry one, (they never new what gooseberrys where until I bought a couple of plants 2 years ago)
Another plant I want to introduce them to is rhubarb when I can get hold of some.

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

I have some rhubarb, courtesy of my dear friend, Mrs Eq.

Super user Posts : 697 Join date : 2012-06-17

bgbazz wrote:: I have some rhubarb, courtesy of my dear friend, Mrs Eq.

You might get another visit from Mike and Tanya in season. Hope they do OK.

This is the first year I have used quince too. The neighbours both sides are insisting! I have made quince jelly, quince and pear (also from next door) jelly, some with added mint. It makes a stunning tarte tatin, so much so Dave is requesting more! Lucky we have just had more quince. Neighbour also gave me quince jam. I think I will poach the rest of them and freeze them for later use. The freezer is looking alarmingly full now!

Sara

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

Three out of the four are doing quite well in their pots..the forth one looked a bit 'off' so I snipped off the poorly stems, gave it lots of water and hope for the best.

Sounds as if we all know where to come during winter. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Trusting that all is well up your way.

B

Super user Posts : 697 Join date : 2012-06-17

Don't panic! The leaves on mine are dying back for winter. I am going to leave them out and cover them with a thick mulch when the leaves have died properly. Then keep fingers crossed.

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

Ok Aunty Sara, I'll follow your lead.

Junior user Posts : 77 Join date : 2011-11-29

bgbazz wrote:: I don't like them when served by themselves, but with apple in a 50-50 mix and stewed, then served hot with vanilla icecream or custard..yummy!! My mother used to make quince jam or jelly, but I could never come at that.

Custard! Did you buy it in BG, if yes, please tell where?

Thanks

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

I've found it in Metro, but why not try Mbco, who is a forum member and might just be able to get you the real thing!

I was born and raised on custard and after 65 (and a bit) years, I've never lost the love of the taste.

Junior user Posts : 77 Join date : 2011-11-29

Thanks for the quick reply, Metro it is then, next time I visit Varna

Moderator Posts : 1161 Join date : 2012-07-20

They call it 'vanillya' here..custard is a strange word to most Bulgarian folk.

I am slipping into my local Metro tomorrow morning so I will check and see what's available and report back.

Junior user Posts : 32 Join date : 2013-09-24

Quinces are equally nice cooked with savory dishes such as lamb. As for me, I just adore the smell of them.

Super user Posts : 697 Join date : 2012-06-17

Still got one and a half huge drums of Bird's we brought out with us. Dave loves it, I can take or leave it except with rhubarb when it's a must.

Now, if I could get proper, fresh double cream..............

Sara