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Quince

Fruits and Fruit Juices

A fragrant, astringent fruit that must be cooked before eating. Used in jams, jellies, paste, and slow-cooked dishes.

2 substitutes

Substitutes

1:1

Pears are softer and sweeter than quince when cooked. They won't have quince's distinctive floral aroma but work in most cooked applications.

✅Best for: poaching, pies, jams, slow-cooked dishes

⚠️Not for: quince paste (membrillo)

1:1

Tart green apples (like Granny Smith) provide firmness and acidity closest to cooked quince. Add a splash of rose water for floral notes.

✅Best for: pies, jams, crumbles, sauces

⚠️Not for: recipes where quince's color-change (pink when cooked) is a feature