Recognize the right moment
- favorable weather: 1st half of October
- Fruits turn yellowish
- not yet fully ripe
Careful transport:
Quinces are ideally stored next to each other. This is how you avoid pressure points. Particularly mature specimens cannot be stored. They will be processed immediately. Unripe quinces can be kept cool for up to 8 weeks.
It is advisable to check the fruit before storage. Troubled quinces rot quickly. Process these immediately. In no case are they suitable for raw consumption.
Tips & Tricks
Quinces are a well-tried home remedy. They also offer a wonderful basis for making jellies, jams or confectionery.
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