RomanArmyTalk

This is probably more of a horticultural question but I thought I'd put it here as quinces were more commonly used in Ancient Greek and Roman cuisine.

Anyhow, my parents grow quinces and have done since before I was born. They use them a lot making jams, scenters etc. However, for the first time ever, the bushes have sported enormous deep red fruit rather than the usual yellow :?
Is this normal as we thought quinces only turn red on cooking ?
Are there any references to 'red fruit' in ancient texts ? Are they still edible or are they diseased ? Modern info regarding quinces seem a bit vague.
Any info would be appreciated in case we poison ourselves

Joanne W.
When I was a kid back home,we had Quinces growing along the stream.
Seems I remember that they would turn red every so often.
My mum told me it was because the stream flooded and they got too much water.
I believe she said that because she didn't know why. But the red ones never where used as I recall.
Of course this maybe faulty memory, It was a long time ago.
Jon R.

Thanks Jon.

The weather here has been alternating between very wet and very hot and humid, so it could be too much water. Good point.
I don't think we'll risk eating them, we'll just use them as drawer scenters this year.

Cheers

No problem. Take it for what its worth,as I said it was a long time ago
Been a long time since I had Quince jam.
Jon R