Quince, Ayva 1 Lb

Description

Quince is believed to predate the apple. Quince is nearly inedible raw but becomes sweet and luscious when cooked. It's native to western Asia and Turkey and has become especially popular in Spain, France, and Portugal where it is enjoyed in jelly and jam form.

The modern-day quince is shaped like a hybrid of an apple and pear, and similar in size. The average quince weighs about 4 ounces, has a rich yellow exterior, and gives off a strong, pleasant fragrance. It's hard, acidic, and astringent before cooking, but it turns red, takes on a whole different flavor, and tastes divine when cooked. Aluminum cookware will deliver the deepest red color in cooked quince. Quinces grow on trees and are ripe and ready for eating in late autumn.