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.

So, if you’re making quince paste, you can leave gelatine on the shelf. But this strange fruit is much more versatile than many people realise. As well as paste for your cheese boards, and tasty ...

It's an oldie but perennially good with cheese. Amanda Laird's quince paste recipe is scented with ginger too. Quinces and lamb are the stars of one of Morocco's classic tagines. Here they are ...