Is quince the most mysterious fruit of winter? The fragrant, bulbous fruit is a curious specimen in the greengrocer, with a yellow exterior; tough, floury insides and a slightly citrus flavour. But give it some slow cooking, a gentle simmer in your saucepan, and something magical happens – as these recipes prove.
An added bonus of cooking with quince is that, similar to lots of other fruits, it contains pectin. Pectin is a naturally occurring thickener that sets and…

