Extra quince jelly
Delicate and fragrant, quince jelly allows you to savor this ancient autumn fruit, which sits halfway between an apple and a pear. Tart and firm when raw, it becomes sweet and pleasant once cooked.
Quince is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, with diuretic and purifying properties that help eliminate toxins and ease fatigue. It is also beneficial for the digestive and respiratory systems.
Despite its many virtues, quince is becoming increasingly rare and is considered a forgotten fruit. That’s why we offer it in this delicious recipe, so you can rediscover it.
Curiosities
The quince tree is one of the oldest known fruit trees. It appears that as early as 2000 BC, the Babylonians and Greeks cultivated it, and it later spread throughout Asia Minor, the Caucasus, and into the Mediterranean.
In ancient Egypt, it was used in funeral ceremonies as a symbol of death and rebirth.
USAGE TIPS
Perfect with goat cheeses and strong cheeses like Roquefort, as well as with ham, bacon, and roast pork. Also excellent on fruit tarts or panna cotta.
