tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post6987503322417530082..comments2024-03-11T21:31:15.183-07:00Comments on Feeding My Enthusiasms: September's Ripe FruitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-2136330799019650502015-10-31T12:37:15.594-07:002015-10-31T12:37:15.594-07:00mick, they are ripe when they turn bright yellow a...mick, they are ripe when they turn bright yellow and have a floral fragrance. If they are brown in the center they are probably over ripe. they tend to stay hard except where they turn brown. the ones we bowl can be a third brown and still hard enough to roll down the road. since you have your own tree, keep an eye on them next year and use them as soon as they turn true yellow. sometimes the fuzz will also start to disappear when they are ripe and ready to use and the smell test is a good one. Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-51733730246029339352015-10-31T08:48:35.248-07:002015-10-31T08:48:35.248-07:00sound good we have a quince tree but cutting them ...sound good we have a quince tree but cutting them open found they were slightly brown inside are they still ok or are they over ripe they are still quite firmmicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-57061583969759996822011-07-15T13:10:05.126-07:002011-07-15T13:10:05.126-07:00The Quince bushes we have are about 4' X 4'...The Quince bushes we have are about 4' X 4' after about three years. They are pretty well loaded with yellow and greenish fruit between golfball and tennis ball size.<br /><br />I have not a clue it they're eatible or if we can make jeyyy, but I'd sure like to try<br /><br />You have a great site<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />jhvAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-20678627900568306052007-10-01T13:24:00.000-07:002007-10-01T13:24:00.000-07:00I am drooling over that pic of yours with the spar...I am drooling over that pic of yours with the sparkly jelly atop that oozing melting butter ;)Quinces are just the best. I live in South Africa and have been making (and selling from home) the jelly for years, I use a recipe which has been passed down through the generations in our family. My mom taught me never to core the fruit (unless it is spoiled by a moth) as the core and pips contain most of the pectin. I quarter my quinces and don't mash them, I put them through a muslin or cheesecloth bag that I tie up and then hang over a large bowl (just from one of my cupboard door handles)to drip overnight. I don't throw away but use the boiled fruit to make tarts or even just dot a bit of butter on them and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and then roast them in the oven just to crisp up a bit. They are divine with hot custard or thick cream. If you dont make them too sweet you can serve them alongside pork or game roasts. Delish!!browniegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09306353679605879682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-28896935855613395662007-09-25T15:44:00.000-07:002007-09-25T15:44:00.000-07:00Look at that beautiful blush colored jelly!! I mus...Look at that beautiful blush colored jelly!! I must this! I made plum jelly a few weeks ago (as a novice "canner") and am now looking for other jellies to try. GOREGOUS.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01964356151167396230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-68492748961982288062007-09-19T15:30:00.000-07:002007-09-19T15:30:00.000-07:00I've never seen nor eaten a quince despite reading...I've never seen nor eaten a quince despite reading about them many times. Am I missing out?Scott at Real Epicureanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935102352822407092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-60968639716207016262007-09-16T20:53:00.000-07:002007-09-16T20:53:00.000-07:00Amanda,Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the post and ti...Amanda,Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the post and tips. You are sweet.<BR/><BR/>Maryann,You're welcome. It's a great site!<BR/><BR/>Fruit Species, I love the fruit, too. Tomatoes are actually fruits, so if youinclude them I'm super fruity.<BR/><BR/>Tartlette, Lucky mailman! :) The box smelled so fragrant that I was sure they would demand I open it. Even if you don't do a thing with quince, they make the house smell so good.<BR/><BR/>Anita, Yes, ans that's the color that just happens when you cook it enough. So pretty.<BR/><BR/>Valli, Wish ther was a way to e-mail you some jelly :) Ornamental quince does have red flowers. We have some of that, too. It is very prized for Chinese New Year celebrations.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-75368290493328429952007-09-13T12:20:00.000-07:002007-09-13T12:20:00.000-07:00We had a quince in the front yard at the house, al...We had a quince in the front yard at the house, although the fruit was red so I believe it was only ornamental. Maybe you can e-mail me some of the jelly instead. Wink..wink..Valerie Harrison (bellini)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10205920305666658534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-74056029185042396942007-09-12T21:25:00.000-07:002007-09-12T21:25:00.000-07:00Your jellies are such a beautiful color - I think ...Your jellies are such a beautiful color - I think quince is such a lovely fruit!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682831728716470013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-32871334366556736332007-09-12T18:17:00.000-07:002007-09-12T18:17:00.000-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I kissed the mail...Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I kissed the mailman because I could not kiss you! My house smells like an orchard!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-56328493842799105412007-09-12T16:56:00.000-07:002007-09-12T16:56:00.000-07:00I love all those fruits you put in your blog, espe...I love all those fruits you put in your blog, especially the quince. Cheers from FruityFruityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790842752985165440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-77919581863268391682007-09-12T06:07:00.000-07:002007-09-12T06:07:00.000-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by my site, Elle.Thanks so much for stopping by my site, Elle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-40409565862180974742007-09-12T02:15:00.000-07:002007-09-12T02:15:00.000-07:00Such a heart warming post! Great tips too for pres...Such a heart warming post! Great tips too for preserving. Thank you for sharing with us.Amanda at Little Foodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262887792010049693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-28621325874127796062007-09-11T20:28:00.000-07:002007-09-11T20:28:00.000-07:00Peabody, I agree. They smell so good, too.Lis, I t...Peabody, I agree. They smell so good, too.<BR/><BR/>Lis, I think that the cooking does it...it took a long time of boiling for the sort of light amber juice to turn rosy pink. The fruit turns pink when you poach them, too. Chemistry...who knows how it works?<BR/>They don't really smell like pineapple, it's more that they have a pineapple shape and color. They smell floral and taste that way, too.<BR/><BR/>Veron, it's been a long time since I did any canning or preserving...I like it better now that I'm getting ancient :)<BR/><BR/>Deborah, Thanks!...quince is not a common fruit...I'd never even seen it before we moved here.<BR/><BR/>Cynthia,<BR/>If you ever get tired of the island living, I'd love to have you as a neighbor!<BR/><BR/>Inge, Please don't be jealous...if we could send smells through the web I'd send you some quince fragrance :)<BR/><BR/>Davi, No, Grandma Loyce is a 'neat' cook..the foam went into the sink. Still plenty of jelly for the toast.<BR/><BR/>Maryann, Thanks! Quince really are odd looking, aren't they?Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733838869805925920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-14167020215689814692007-09-11T20:03:00.000-07:002007-09-11T20:03:00.000-07:00I like the sounds of it, but I've never had anythi...I like the sounds of it, but I've never had anything quince!Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-23538662908814565412007-09-11T14:55:00.000-07:002007-09-11T14:55:00.000-07:00Lovely site, Elle! I had a quince bush on the last...Lovely site, Elle! I had a quince bush on the last property I lived at and had no idea what they were also :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-53632266390296277012007-09-11T09:31:00.000-07:002007-09-11T09:31:00.000-07:00Do tell me that you save that foam & use it in som...Do tell me that you save that foam & use it in something? At least ... spoon it off into a jar, and pour it over toast? :)David T. Macknethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074123750929335716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-38897270287162821432007-09-11T06:21:00.000-07:002007-09-11T06:21:00.000-07:00As soon as I saw the picture I knew what you had a...As soon as I saw the picture I knew what you had and i'm jealous, jealous, jealous. That amzing smell fragrancing your whole house yu lucky woman...african vanieljehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092760546478870281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-52926282430721344492007-09-11T05:39:00.000-07:002007-09-11T05:39:00.000-07:00Okay, Elle, I am moving to your corner of the worl...Okay, Elle, I am moving to your corner of the world. It would such a joy to be your neighbour.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you my friend.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-20428435202639216712007-09-10T08:29:00.000-07:002007-09-10T08:29:00.000-07:00Your jelly looks beautiful - I have never tried qu...Your jelly looks beautiful - I have never tried quince before.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-59228556807948955692007-09-10T05:21:00.000-07:002007-09-10T05:21:00.000-07:00I've always wanted to learn about preserving fruit...I've always wanted to learn about preserving fruit. Thanks for this lessons with pictures to boot! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-42443976402544875102007-09-10T04:09:00.000-07:002007-09-10T04:09:00.000-07:00Wow.. so I guess my obvious question is.. how does...Wow.. so I guess my obvious question is.. how does a yellow fruit make pink jelly? It's gorgeous! I've never had quince, but I've always wanted to try it.. we don't get them here (at least none that I've ever noticed).<BR/><BR/>Do they taste like pineapple as well as smell like them?<BR/><BR/>Lovely photos, sweetie!<BR/><BR/>xoxoLishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631520734280170415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36460660.post-5407019309514167672007-09-09T22:17:00.000-07:002007-09-09T22:17:00.000-07:00Oh how I love all things quince! It is soooo under...Oh how I love all things quince! It is soooo underrated in my opinion.Peabodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16153432137711301559noreply@blogger.com