Fresh Quince Fruit

The quince is the sole member of the genus Quince in the Malinae subtribe (which also contains apples and pears, among other fruits) of the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous tree that bears a hard, aromatic bright golden-yellow pome fruit, similar in appearance to a pear. Ripe quince fruits are hard, tart, and astringent. They are seldom eaten raw but are processed into marmalade, jam, paste (known as quince cheese), or alcoholic beverages.