Quince HQ

Coming up the next edition:

With the 2026 quince season behind us, our thoughts move to marmalade making. Quite surprisingly, world consumption of that most British of preserves has taken a positive turn with people re-discovering that marmalades not only offer a vibrant flavour but can also be made from a large range of citrus fruits. Marmalades seem to be ‘in’ again. And let’s not forget that it was a love of the original 15th-century Portuguese quince marmeladas that eventually led to the creation of this traditional breakfast classic. Plus, we will explore how one person's curiosity uncovered an 18th-century Swiss German recipe. Our next newsletter in August 2026 will include articles about:

• The power of being curious and the rediscovery of a 1751 quince paste recipe,
• The Australian Marmalade Awards,
• The quince provenance of orange marmalade,
• A marmalade pudding recipe, and
• What's happening in the orchard.