Poached Quince In Slow Cooker

Quince-Cinnamon Compote

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Never heard of quince? You're missing out on an aromatic fruit that blends beautifully into jams, compotes, pies, and so much more. Though it's practically inedible in its raw state, cooking brings out a complex flavor with subtle sweetness. In this collection of our best quince recipes, you'll find fantastic new favorites to make with the underrated fall fruit.

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Quince Polenta Cake

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Quince Paste and Cheese Appetizer

Many quince paste and cheese appetizers on toothpicks across a plate

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For this simple-yet-fancy appetizer, you need just quince paste and cubed queso fresco. Recipe creator Rita says Manchego cheese is another excellent option.

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Honey-Poached Quince Pie

a slice of two-crust fruit pie with a rosy-tinted filling, with whipped cream on the side

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"This very nice pie is brimming with fruit," says reviewer Marie C.. "As the recipe description states the quince has a floral essence that reminds me of rose water. I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect."

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Quince Paste

closeup of quince paste atop a slice of Manchego on a baguette slice

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Keep a jar of homemade quince paste on hand to pair with cheese and crackers. You can also use it as a jam replacement at breakfast time.

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Quince Jam

quince jam

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Quince Puff Pastry Squares

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Frozen puff pastry serves as the base for these sweet squares. "These little pastry tarts are delicious and easy to make," according to recipe creator nch.

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Poached Quince with Cranberries

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Spiralized Roasted Beet Salad with Quince Vinaigrette

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A beet and leafy green salad is drizzled with a quince vinaigrette, then topped with crunchy walnuts and rich blue cheese crumbles.

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Tas Kebab (Persian Lamb and Vegetable Stew)

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Seasoned lamb is cooked low and slow with garlic, ginger, prunes, carrots, quince, eggplant, and potatoes in a tomato-lemon juice mixture. This hearty stew is an "aromatic fusion of vegetables and meat," says recipe creator Soheila.

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Quince-Cinnamon Compote

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Eat this gluten-free and vegan-friendly compote by itself as dessert or add it to oatmeal or quinoa for a special treat.

How to Make Compote

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Quince Empanadas

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Looking for a sweet hand pie that everyone will love? Your search ends here. In these tasty empanadas, homemade pastry is stuffed with a fruity quince filling.

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Baked Quince with Cinnamon

half a quince baked with cinnamon and served in a glass bowl with whipped cream

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An easy way to enjoy quince, which are baked till soft and caramelized with cinnamon and port wine. "This was my first time making or eating a quince so I wasn't sure what to expect," says reviewer Katy. "I would definitely have this again!"

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Quince Liqueur

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