Comments on: A Neighbourhood Quince Quest

By: Anna

Anna — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:36:38 +0000

For a few weeks while they were in season, I saw quinces for sale at Kensington Fruit Market, a little Portuguese place at the corner of Kensington and St. Andrew streets.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:49:46 +0000

Hi! Quince is REALLY popular in Argentina so I would recommend going to an Argentinian or South American market. There are two restaurants downtown that have an Argentine influence – La Merceria and El Almacen – and they might know some secrets about where to find quince. (In Argentina it’s called “membrilla,” so remember to write that down if they don’t know the word in English.)

Should you ever find yourself in Buenos Aires, you’ll be very happy to eat all the quince you’d like. Good luck!

By: Ailsa

Ailsa — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:34:51 +0000

Hi – I made quince preserves this year before Christmas from quinces I bought at Pusateri’s Fruit Market on Church just south of Wellesley. They were about $2 each.

Too late now to buy them, but keep an eye out next December.

By: Mike Wirth

Mike Wirth — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:12:26 +0000

Quinces are seasonal, and are usually quite bountiful during fall, especially from Sept-Nov, where they are available from quite a few green grocers, and some supermarkets. Out of season it may be possible to obtain some from Middle-Eastern grocery stores (e.g. NASR Foods), as they are commonly used in dishes from Morocco, Turkey & Lebanon.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:17:29 +0000

Does anyone know where to find quince in Toronto? I have go to so many grocery stores, Asian markets, etc and I can never find it!

By: Suzanne Long

Suzanne Long — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:16:47 +0000

Yum! Here’s a quick shot of the great colour quince turns when cooked (not unlike the colour of its spring blossoms). http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzannelong/437264751/