Quince

Definition

A hard, fragrant yellow fruit resembling an apple or pear, used primarily in jams, pastes, and preserves rather than eaten raw. It requires cooking to become palatable and releases pectin, making it ideal for confections.

Example Usage

Grandmother made quince paste every autumn and served it with cheese.

Origin

From Old French and Latin cydonia, ultimately from the Greek city of Kydonia in Crete, famous for the fruit in antiquity.

Fun Fact

The quince may be the 'golden apple' of Greek mythology, and it has been cultivated for over 4,000 years across Mediterranean and Asian cultures.

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