If happiness is the how-to for a batch of quince jam, Dean Tuininga ought to be in hog heaven very shortly. He recently told us of his childhood memories of his late mother’s wonderful quince jam and ...

cooked though, quince transforms both in appearance and flavor, its off-white flesh turning a beautiful deep red, the flavor loosing its raw bite and moving towards a taste that the whole fruit's ...

2 1/2 pounds fresh quinces, peeled and grated coarsely 4 cups water 3 pounds sugar Juice of a freshly squeezed lemon, no pits 1 teaspoon pure vanilla 1/2 cup blanched and halved almonds Put prepared ...