Nevertheless, Dean Tuininga of Everett really, really wants to make a batch of quince jam, and so he shall, thanks to the 23 recipes shared by 19 Forum contributors.

Next, we hear from Snohomish jam-rememberer Selma McNamara, “Regarding Dean Tuininga’s request for a quince jam recipe, my mom also made quince jam because my dad liked his mom’s jam.

If opened, the jam needs to be refrigerated immediately. Makes 5-6 jars. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

The Best Ways to Use Quince in Home Cooking Whether it’s poached, baked in a tart, or cooked into jam, quince can shine in both sweet and savory dishes by Elena Valeriote Dec 18, 2024, 7:20 AM PST ...

Quince has a lot of pectin, the natural gel and thickener used to make jams. In fact, quince is useful as a pectin addition to other cooked fruits — instead of store-bought pectin — when making jam.

When we fill them with fresh quince paste, it’s the classiest jelly doughnut." If your jam is too thick, a few pulses in a food processor will loosen it up—no need to add water.

Drain, peel, and cut the quince into quarters, then core. At this point, the fruit can be used for further poaching in sugar syrup, for jam or other preserves, or for freezing.