Here's what you need to know. mescioglu/Getty Images Quince is an ancient fruit that is so old, many people believe it was actually the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden—it’s even older than the ...

The Romans carried quince across Europe and to England, where it morphed into “marmelet.” This orange-less paste, similar to ...

While no one says “easy as quince pie,” preparing this tart, aromatic fruit is a labor of love that’s well worth the effort. zi3000 / Getty Images Take one sniff of a ripe quince and you’ll never ...

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a small deciduous tree or large shrub in the Rosaceae family. The quince fruit, called a pome, is somewhat similar in appearance to a pear or golden apple. The tree can be ...

A coveted quince may have started the Trojan War. Greek lore says quince was the golden apple that the love goddess Aphrodite coveted. Aphrodite devised a scheme that enticed the mortal Paris to ...

To make quince jam with spices, peel and chop four quinces. Cook them in water until soft, then mash into a puree. Add sugar ...

Ancient Romans gave quinces to their lovers as a sign of commitment. Greeks believed quince to be a gift from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Some scholars believe that quince was the original “apple” ...

Quince is ginkgo-leaf yellow when ripe, and the pome is sensual to the eye and in hand — all Rubenesque curves and dimples. It was a symbol of love, happiness and fertility for the ancient Greeks. But ...

This Ginger Quince Cake is moist, fluffy, and filled with juicy fruit and cozy fall flavors in every bite. It’s perfect with ...