Membrillo - The Spanish Quince Paste

Membrillo is one of the perfect matches to Manchego cheese. This golden-yellow jelly, prepared from quince and sugar is so dense, that it should be cut with a knife. 

Quince Jelly

The morning of three queens
I like quinces. Their dignified appearance make them the queens of the world of fruits.  You can't eat a quince from the tree - it is too hard and too tart to be consumed raw. So if you want to taste them you have to make an effort to prepare them with the respect they require. 

I like the shape of quinces - every one is so different. They seem to be created for the table of a painter or a photographer; it will be such a waste of beauty if you don't capture the moments of their glory. Their delicious smell fills the house with autumn scent. And their transformation into a jelly is so tasty - it goes great with cold meats or as a spread onto a toast with a piece of feta cheese.