From desserts to side dishes: what to cook with quince and how it is useful, says Yevhen Klopotenko

Quince is not a popular, but very tasty and healthy fruit, the season of which is very short - the end of September and until the end of October. Quince can be used to make many dishes, including jams, preserves, and delicious sauces. It also complements salads well.

Culinary expert Yevhen Klopotenko explains on his website how quince is useful and what to cook with it.

What is quince good for

Quince is rich in vitamins and minerals that the body needs. It is also low in calories and contains a lot of fiber, which makes you feel full.

It contains a lot of vitamin C

Ripe quince fruits are rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, and it also stimulates the immune system to increase the number of white blood cells, which are the body's first line of defense against viruses and bacteria.

It has antiviral properties

Quince contains phenols, which are very useful in the prevention and fight against colds and seasonal flu.

What to cook with quince

Since the fruit itself is very hard and can be tart, it is worth simply heat-treating it, after which the quince will become very soft, fragrant and sweet.

You can also boil it with a cinnamon stick, or bake it in the oven with cheese and eat it.

You can also make a garnish for dishes by simply stewing it with sugar and a little red dry wine, it will be great with chicken liver.

Quince makes a delicious, good jam, compote and marmalade because it is high in pectin fibers.

This fruit will make meat tender, even duck, thanks to the organic acids it contains.