Quince with Walnuts

Quince Paste with Walnuts

Discover: Quince Paste with Walnuts

Quince paste with walnuts is a traditional preparation that combines cooked quince pulp with the natural crunch of walnuts. A balanced, aromatic sweet full of nuance, ideal as a dessert or accompaniment.

Its sweet flavour with a hint of acidity and its firm yet pleasant texture make it a perfect choice for summer desserts or to pair with cheeses, jams or other gourmet products.

What Is Quince Paste

The quince is a golden-yellow fruit, highly aromatic, with a naturally acidic flavour that makes it unsuitable for eating raw. Traditionally, it is cooked to become quince paste, one of the most popular preserves in Spanish gastronomy.

Thanks to its high pectin content, quince develops a firm and natural consistency during cooking, without the need to add artificial thickeners, resulting in a perfect texture for this type of preparation.

Tradition and Artisanal Production

For generations, quince paste has been a way to preserve fruit after the harvest, especially in rural areas. Slow cooking allows the natural flavours and aromas of the fruit to concentrate.

The addition of walnuts adds a textural contrast and a lightly toasted note that enriches the whole, making it a more complete and sophisticated sweet.

Properties and Benefits of Quince

In addition to its flavour, quince stands out for its interesting nutritional properties:

• Low in calories: it is not a fruit with a high natural sugar content.
• Rich in minerals: provides potassium and calcium, beneficial for the nervous system and bones.
• High fibre content: especially pectins and mucilages, which aid digestion.
• Malic acid: helps eliminate uric acid.

Top-Quality Manchegan Products

Jespep is a company specialised in the production of Manchegan products. Since 1980, they have worked to promote Manchegan gastronomy, fully respecting traditional cooking.

Their commitment to artisanal production, selected raw materials and careful presentation has made the brand a benchmark in the sector.

Characteristics:

• Product: Quince paste with walnuts.
• Production: artisanal.
• Origin: Castilla-La Mancha (Spain).
• Texture/flavour: sweet, aromatic, with crunchy walnut contrast.
• Use: desserts, cheese pairings and sweet dishes.
• Storage: keep in a cool, dry place. Once opened, refrigerate.

Ingredients:

Quince pulp, sugar, walnuts, gelling agent, acidifier and preservative.

Frequently asked questions about Quince Paste with Walnuts:

Can it be eaten on its own? Yes, it is perfect as a dessert or snack.

What does it pair best with? Especially with cured cheeses, bread, yoghurt or as a dessert accompaniment.

Why isn’t quince eaten raw? Because of its very acidic flavour and low digestibility when fresh.

Is it a traditional product? Yes, it is part of the Spanish sweet tradition, especially in Manchegan regions.