gosub Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I am sure someone will know, I have some (fruits?) from a mature tree that look like giant pears with a pale yellow/green skin, any ideas on what they are or what to do with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrouge Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Its too early for quince so what are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 They could be quince...(coing or cognassier in French) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosub Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Thanks Clair, "Coing" looks right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Quince / Coigns have a wonderful flavour and are fantastic for making jelly. They are very hard and do take a long time to cook. You can also use them to accompany a meat dish, rather like adding apple sauce. I mix them with apple or japonica fruits and make jelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 [quote user="gosub"]Thanks Clair, "Coing" looks right.[/quote]Lucky you! When ripe, they have a wonderful perfume and they are delicious too!What to do with them:http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/http://www.linternaute.com/femmes/cuisine/recherche/coing/index.shtmlhttp://www.une-recette.com/coings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I was given a jar of quince and mint jelly by a neighbour. Never tasted anything as nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony F Dordogne Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 They also can be used to make a wonderful old-fashioned fruit cheese, which keeps well and is brilliant with real cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Editor - France Magazine Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 [quote user="gosub"]I am sure someone will know, I have some (fruits?) from a mature tree that look like giant pears with a pale yellow/green skin, any ideas on what they are or what to do with them?[/quote] Hi Les,If you take a look at France Magazine in January (out mid-December), there's a lovely article by our food writer Rosa Jackson on how to enjoy quince.It made my mouth water as I proof-read it!Best wishes,Carolyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrouge Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Of course the Spanish turn them into a sort of 'sweet/candy' and they too are superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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