Best Method recommended method with best effort-to-efficacy tradeoff 2-3 weeks
Refrigerated
- Store in perforated plastic bag or crisper drawer
- Refrigerate
- Do not wash until ready to use
- Use while still firm
- Keep away from ethylene producers
Long Term preservation methods like canning, dehydrating, pickling, fermenting 1-2 years
Poached or Preserved
- Poach in syrup or preserve in jars
- Store in refrigerator after opening
- Use in desserts, membrillo, or cheese pairings
Protect your produce
This item is sensitive to ethylene gas, which is released by other produce.
Fridge Friend absorbs ethylene gas, bacteria, odours, and excess moisture to make your food stay fresh longer.
Revival Tips
Slightly soft quince can still be poached or used for membrillo.
Fun Facts
- Quince is almost always cooked; heat turns its hard, astringent flesh pink and sweet, perfect for paste and poaching.