Everyday Cooking Seasonal Fall Fruits and Vegetables 15+ Quince Recipes That Are Full Of Fruity Flavor By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on October 18, 2021 Close Photo: Buckwheat Queen Never heard of quince? You're missing out on an aromatic fruit that blends beautifully into jams, compotes, pies, and so much more. Though it's practically inedible in its raw state, cooking brings out a complex flavor with subtle sweetness. In this collection of our best quince recipes, you'll find fantastic new favorites to make with the underrated fall fruit. 01 of 15 Quince Polenta Cake View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This polenta and almond flour cake, which has a hint of bright citrus flavor, is topped with quince slices. Slivered almonds are optional, but they add welcome crunch. 8 Cornmeal Cake Recipes With Wonderful Texture and Flavor 02 of 15 Quince Paste and Cheese Appetizer View Recipe Rita For this simple-yet-fancy appetizer, you need just quince paste and cubed queso fresco. Recipe creator Rita says Manchego cheese is another excellent option. 03 of 15 Honey-Poached Quince Pie View Recipe Doughgirl8 "This very nice pie is brimming with fruit," says reviewer Marie C.. "As the recipe description states the quince has a floral essence that reminds me of rose water. I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect." 04 of 15 Quince Paste View Recipe Doughgirl8 Keep a jar of homemade quince paste on hand to pair with cheese and crackers. You can also use it as a jam replacement at breakfast time. 05 of 15 Quince Jam View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Quince is naturally high in pectin, so you don't need to add thickeners to make a deliciously rich jam. Recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen says this sweet spread pairs beautifully with meats and cheeses. 15 Easy Freezer and Refrigerator Jams Anyone Can Make 06 of 15 Quince Puff Pastry Squares View Recipe nch Frozen puff pastry serves as the base for these sweet squares. "These little pastry tarts are delicious and easy to make," according to recipe creator nch. 07 of 15 Poached Quince with Cranberries View Recipe Buckwheat Queen How stunning is this simple and impressive dessert? Peeled quince fruits are poached in a sweet agave syrup with orange juice and fresh cranberries. Also try: Spicy Quince and Cranberry Chutney 08 of 15 Spiralized Roasted Beet Salad with Quince Vinaigrette View Recipe Arizona Desert Flower A beet and leafy green salad is drizzled with a quince vinaigrette, then topped with crunchy walnuts and rich blue cheese crumbles. 09 of 15 Tas Kebab (Persian Lamb and Vegetable Stew) View Recipe Soheila Seasoned lamb is cooked low and slow with garlic, ginger, prunes, carrots, quince, eggplant, and potatoes in a tomato-lemon juice mixture. This hearty stew is an "aromatic fusion of vegetables and meat," says recipe creator Soheila. 10 of 15 Quince-Cinnamon Compote View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Eat this gluten-free and vegan-friendly compote by itself as dessert or add it to oatmeal or quinoa for a special treat. How to Make Compote 11 of 15 Quince Empanadas View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto Looking for a sweet hand pie that everyone will love? Your search ends here. In these tasty empanadas, homemade pastry is stuffed with a fruity quince filling. 12 of 15 Baked Quince with Cinnamon View Recipe cheesemite An easy way to enjoy quince, which are baked till soft and caramelized with cinnamon and port wine. "This was my first time making or eating a quince so I wasn't sure what to expect," says reviewer Katy. "I would definitely have this again!" 13 of 15 Quince Liqueur View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto You need just four ingredients (quince, lemons, vodka, and white vinegar) to make this flavorful liqueur. It makes an excellent Christmas gift! 10 Homemade Food Gifts To Get Started on Right Now 14 of 15 More Top Quince Recipes Lola Quince Compote with Vanilla Quince Crumble Quince Applesauce 15 of 15 More Inspiration Kevin J. Flynn Try one of Our Healthiest Recipes That Put Fall Produce to Good Use. Plus, explore our entire collection of Fall Recipes. Roasted Acorn Squash Salad Butternut Squash Risotto Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit