Quince Paste
by Margaret River Food Company, Margaret River
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Quince paste, sometimes called membrillo, is made by cooking quince fruit down slowly with sugar until it sets firm enough to slice rather than spread. It is a classic partner for cheese, traditionally cut into thin slabs and served alongside something hard and salty, such as an aged cheddar or a firm sheep's cheese.
This one is hand-made by Margaret River Food Company, run by chef Paul in Margaret River, Western Australia, part of a range of fruit pastes that also includes Pear & Cardamom and Apple Ginger & Sage. The business began in 2013 as Hann Jam, known first for its onion jam, before it grew into the wider pantry range it makes today.
Slice it thin for a cheese board, or melt a spoonful into a pan sauce to sit under roast pork or lamb.
Good to know
- Hand-made quince paste
- Sold as a jar
- Made from cooked quince fruit
- Made in Margaret River, Western Australia
About Margaret River Food Company
Margaret River
A chef-run Margaret River pantry maker that began in 2013 as Hann Jam, making onion jam, fruit pastes, pickled onions and kasundi.
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