Veggie & Fruit Guide
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Quince
A rather nostalgic fruit for South Africans – quinces were planted by Jan
van Riebeeck’s gardeners in the Company Gardens in Cape Town and have been
grown on farms in the Cape ever since. The quince belongs to the pome fruit
family, together with apples and pears. It has the appearance of a large,
knobbly, yellow apple but because of its tart flavour is seldom eaten raw
but used rather in preserves and baking. The quince may be best known by an
older generation, but like so many comfort foods from yesteryear, it finds a
place on the menus of today’s foodies!
Serving Size
½ a medium quince provides 1 serve of fruit.
Seasonal Availability
Quinces are available from early
February to the end of June.
