quince means: The yellow-skinned pear looks and tastes like an apple or a pear. Because of its texture and taste, it is better when cooked than raw. Because of its high levels of pectin, it is ideal for jams, jelly, and preserves. (in Cooking Dictionary)
What else does quince mean?
- The yellow-skinned pear looks and tastes like an apple or a pear. Because of its texture and taste, it is better when cooked than when raw. Because of its high level of pectin, it is ideal for jams and jellies. It was introduced to Latin America by the Spanish or Portuguese. Looks like a pear but it is very hardy and very sour. It’s usually cooked in sugar until it turns faintly pink. (in Cooking Dictionary)
- Small tree or shrub (Cydonia oblonga) Roses are a rose-family family that is native to Western Asia. They have white flowers or pink petals and pear-shaped, hardy yellow fruits. (in Merlin Dictionary)
- This plant produces a variety of aromatic and many-seeded fruits that are used in jelly making or for cooking. (in Merlin Dictionary)
