quince

With their intoxicating floral scent and pre-historic good looks, quince are totally dreamy. A simple quince butter recipe from Autumn Makes & Does.

An ancient fruit, preserved as a sweet to serve with tea or with cheese. I made the lighter Sicilian version, more like a fruit paste. The Spanish version Membrillo is cooked to a darker color.

Making membrillo (quince paste) at home--a virtual trip to Spain!

If you're lucky enough to grow both of theses plants, here's a tasty way to combine their flavors.