quinces substitutes

2 substitutes · avg score 5.0 · Quinces are hard, fragrant yellow pome fruits too astringent to eat raw but transformed by cooking into rose-pink, sweet-tart flesh. Used to make membrillo paste, jams, jellies, poached desserts, and pairs with roasted meats and cheeses.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Pears

5.0
1 piece : 1 piece

Best match, less cooking needed

02

Apples

5.0
1 piece : 1 piece

Firm fruit, works in poaching

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