Sometimes I turn them into quince preserves, their sweetness spooned ... Here's how to make this recipe: While the liquid heats, quarter, peel, and core the quince, removing any tough or fibrous ...

Quince paste, or membrillo, is a sweet, thick fruit preserve made from quinces, sugar and lemon juice. Popular in Spain and Portugal, it has a firm, jelly-like texture and a deep amber colour.

Quince can be added to cooked apple and pear dishes or used to make quince sauce. It also makes excellent preserves, especially marmalade.

Makes about 1 quart applesauce; recipe may be multiplied. Sauce your surplus apples, pears, and quince. Then ... yard is to make applesauce, and then preserve it in one of several ways.