When a Quince falls from the tree, like most fruit, it bruises. But unlike other fruits the bruise develops in a very particular way.
Mould grows in concentric circles on the actual bruise, until it looks like the above.
Nice, isn't it.
15 hours ago
Interesting. Have never had a quince, they aren't common here, but we're planning on planting at least one this year.
ReplyDeleteOne will be more than enough. They produce vast amounts of BIG fruits, and we usually manage to eat just 3 or 4. Vranja is the best variety.
DeleteWell, I'm going to have to walk up the road now and try bouncing a few quinces.
ReplyDeleteDon't bounce them too vigorously.
DeletePretty concentric circles but presumably no longer eatable.
ReplyDeleteWeave, we have so many that it hardly matters. The tree is still groaning with the beasts.
DeleteAmazing that how perfectly formed the circles are.
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it.
DeleteI've never had a quince, either. What do they taste like?
ReplyDeleteA bit like Pear, but more perfumed. They are always eaten cooked in some way or other.
DeleteWhat beautiful bruises! I recently made stewed quince and we eat it with roast meat. .
ReplyDeleteWe mostly put thick slices in with either roasted Pork or Chicken, along with spuds etc.
DeleteYES! That's VERY nice. I've never eaten... or even seen... a quince before, so I'm enchanted by the pattern of mold within their bruises. Very unique.
ReplyDeleteIt's the only time I find rotten fruit attractive.
DeleteOur quinces are very small - only a bit bigger than a golf ball - too dry here again. I use to make quince jelly but haven't made any for a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm the same Sue; I used to make it, but no more.
DeleteRealy? we had a tree when i was a child but we could never eat the fruits.
ReplyDeleteThey have to be cooked in some way or other, Yael; you can't eat them from the tree.
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