Chaenomeles fruit

[ladywoman]

Can anyone help me please.

I have a deep orange chaenomeles plant which has produced an abundance of yellow/brown fruit this year with which I was going to make quince jelly. However, I have received conflicting opinions as to whether the fruit from all plants is edible or whether some of them are purely ornamental. Does anyone know for sure as I dont want to poison anyone!!!

A also have a deep red flowering chaenomeles which hasnt produced as much fruit and the fruit itself is greener.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks

[woofgang]

yes they are edible
http://www.cottagesma...ca-quince-recipes-826

In the past i have made quince jelly with them.

[ladywoman]

Cheers for that Woofgang- and you really are sure that it doesnt matter what variety the bush is? - I'm really paranoid about giving people upset tummies!!

[Hawkwalk]

they are all edible but Chaenomeles are not a true Quince which is Cydonia oblonga. It is said that Chaenomeles fruit makes better jelly as it contains more natural preservative "pectin".

[jomifl]

The chaenomeles fruit does not have the same strong perfume as the true quince. True quinces although having a white flesh produce a deep pink jelly which goes well with meat. I have made a quite drinkable very dry white wine with japanese quinces just using the standard formula for home made wine..3lb fruit & 3lb sugar per gallon.