Pineapple Quince
Seasonality:
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- None
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- None
- July
- None
- August
- None
- September
- Medium
- October
- High
- November
- High
- December
- High
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- None
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- None
- July
- None
- August
- None
- September
- Medium
- October
- High
- November
- High
- December
- High
- January
- Medium
- February
- Medium
- March
- None
- April
- Medium
- May
- Medium
- June
- None
- July
- None
- August
- None
- September
- Medium
- October
- High
- November
- High
- December
- High
Uses
Enjoy poached, stewed, baked or braised, this golden fruit is a symbol of love and happiness. Looking somewhat like an apple or a roundish pear and tasting a little like both, the quince is one of the earliest known fruits. For over 4,000 years, quince trees have been cultivated in Asia and the Mediterranean. Today, the quince is also found in Latin America, the Middle East and the United States. Once ripe, the skin will turn from green to yellow. Rarely used in its raw form, the hard and dry flesh of the quince turns from light pink to purple, becoming softer and sweeter after cooking. A favorite for baking and preserving because of its sweet-sour flavor and high levels of pectin, Melissa's Quince (available in 36 or 48 ct.) can also be used to make jams and jellies.
Selection, Storage & Handling
Quince from Melissa's are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose Quince that are hard and firm. Note: Although Quince may bruise easily, marks on the skin usually do not affect the quality of the fruit. Once ripe, the color of a quince will turn from green to yellow, but the fruit will still be firm. Store Quince in a plastic bag. Refrigerate for several weeks. Quince should be peeled before using.
This item is perishable and ships 2nd Day. Product pricing includes 2nd Day shipping upgrade (Standard shipping rates still apply).
For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.
Nutrition Facts
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 50
- Calories from Fat: 0
- % Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 1g 6%
- Protein 0g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars (Not Available) 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
- Total Fat 0g 0%
- Calcium1%
- Iron2%
- Vitamin A1%
- Vitamin C25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
