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Quinces - Memmia - 07-23-2008 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 Quinces - jonwr - 07-23-2008 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. Re: Quinces - Memmia - 07-24-2008 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 Quinces - jonwr - 07-25-2008 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 |