We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A quince is a tree fruit that resembles a pear (or bulbous apple).

It's fabulously fragrant and turns pink when cooked. A quince fruit looks like a pale yellow, bumpy apple, sometimes covered in soft fuzz. When ripe but uncooked, it is solid, hard to slice, and ...

This tarte tatin uses quince, which comes from the same family as the apple and pear. It should not be eaten raw but has a wonderfully fragrant flavour once cooked. Place the quince, caster sugar ...