Discover what is membrillo, and the best membrillo recipe for making quince paste. Words by Lia Leendertz, photos by Jason Ingram, styling by Niki Goss

By Lia Leendertz

Published: Tuesday, 26 September 2023 at 09:35 AM


What is membrillo?

Membrillo is a fruit cheese, a preserve made from puréed fruit and sugar and set thick, so it can be sliced. In Spain it is often paired with manchego cheese as a popular snack.

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How to make membrillo