Quince
Quince are relatively close of the popular fruits apples and pears -while unlike most fruits quinces are rarely eaten raw. Antioxidants in quinces, including flavonols like quercetin and kaempferol, reduce inflammation; It has been seen that it can specifically help reduce the effects of morning sickness and nausea induced by pregnancy.
This fruit can bring incredible benefits to our stomach, effective in protecting our gut tissue against several digestive disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Quinces are in season from October through December
Quince are relatively close of the popular fruits apples and pears -while unlike most fruits quinces are rarely eaten raw. Antioxidants in quinces, including flavonols like quercetin and kaempferol, reduce inflammation; It has been seen that it can specifically help reduce the effects of morning sickness and nausea induced by pregnancy.
This fruit can bring incredible benefits to our stomach, effective in protecting our gut tissue against several digestive disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Quinces are in season from October through December
Quince are relatively close of the popular fruits apples and pears -while unlike most fruits quinces are rarely eaten raw. Antioxidants in quinces, including flavonols like quercetin and kaempferol, reduce inflammation; It has been seen that it can specifically help reduce the effects of morning sickness and nausea induced by pregnancy.
This fruit can bring incredible benefits to our stomach, effective in protecting our gut tissue against several digestive disorders such as inflammatory bowel diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Quinces are in season from October through December
Informations
Quince is the only member of the genus Cydonia and is native to Iran, Turkey, and possibly Greece and the Crimean Peninsula. The fruit has a strong aroma and is astringent in the raw state but makes an excellent preserve and is often used to give flavour and sharpness to stewed or baked apples.
Cooking tips
Even when ripe, raw quinces have very a tough flesh and sour, astringent flavour; Thus most agree that the fruit is best eaten cooked.
After slicing a quince, place it in a pot with water and a small amount of sugar, letting it simmer until the flesh softens. You can also roast it with spices like vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, star anise and a little water to keep the fruit moist. It also makes a delicious addition oatmeal, yogurt, tarts and pies.