Rosenberg Organic Quince Vanilla. Golden-yellow organic fruit spread made from quince juice with Bourbon vanilla – fine, mild, and clear.

Rosenberg Organic Quince Vanilla is a golden-yellow organic fruit spread made from quince juice, seasoned with Bourbon vanilla and lemon juice. The quinces come from a small orchard in Machern near Leipzig. The jar contains 160 g, made from 78 g of fruit per 100 g.

Quince Vanilla by Rosenberg begins with a fruit that almost no one eats raw. Quinces are hard, but they have an intense aroma of apple, pear, and flowers. Only by cooking them do they become a delight. For this spread, Rosenberg uses the juice of the fruits, not the pulp. The result is a clear, golden-yellow spread with a smooth consistency. Added to this are cane sugar, a splash of lemon juice, and Bourbon vanilla, which you can see as fine dark specks in the jar. Apple pectin provides the setting. It all started with the quince at Rosenberg, and this jar shows why.

Flavor

Quince Vanilla tastes delicately fruity, mild, and floral. The quince brings its typical aroma, which lies somewhere between apple, pear, and rose blossom. The lemon juice keeps the sweetness in balance, while the vanilla settles softly on top and prolongs the finish. Compared to the berry spreads from Rosenberg, this jar is more understated and elegant. Those looking for strong fruit acidity and plenty of fruit pieces would be better off with the sour cherry. This is about fragrance and finesse.

The vanilla is Bourbon vanilla, named after the former Île Bourbon in the Indian Ocean, present-day Réunion. It is clearly visible in the jar, as the seeds distribute themselves as fine specks in the clear yellow. Its aroma feels warm and round, taking the sharp edge off the quince. The consistency is smooth and spreadable, with no pieces at all.

Usage

Quince Vanilla is best enjoyed on a butter croissant or a fresh brioche loaf. It also works well on toast with salted butter; the salt elevates the fruit. Stir a spoonful into plain yogurt, semolina pudding, or rice pudding, or top pancakes and waffles with it.

Quince and cheese are a proven pair. Try the spread with a sharp hard cheese, goat cream cheese, or a ripe Brie. On a cheese board, it serves as a replacement for quince paste. The jar is also useful for baking. Warm up two spoonfuls and brush them as a glossy layer over an apple cake or fruit tart. Between two layers of sponge cake, it makes a fine filling. After opening, keep the jar in the refrigerator. Rosenberg does not add preservatives, so the manufacturer recommends consuming it within 5 to 7 days.

Our tip: Warm scones with butter and a spoonful of Quince Vanilla. The vanilla complements the buttery pastry, while the quince provides freshness.

Origin

The quinces grow on a small quince orchard in Machern, east of Leipzig. For Rosenberg Delikatessen, this fruit is the beginning of the story: with the quince harvest in the autumn of 2016, Matthias Rosenberg founded his small organic manufactory in Leipzig. To this day, the fruits come from small, certified organic orchards and meadow orchards in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, and Brandenburg. Processing takes place in a kitchen at the Leipzig Kesselkollektiv, where the fruit spreads are hand-stirred. Rosenberg is certified organic by the control body DE-ÖKO-060. According to the ingredients list, Quince Vanilla contains none of the 14 major allergens.

For whom

Quince Vanilla is for everyone who appreciates a refined breakfast and likes to have something special on the table. It is perfect for Sunday breakfast, brunch with guests, and the cheese board in the evening. It makes a great gift because quince appears less frequently on the breakfast table than strawberry or cherry. For something spicy and autumnal, try the Organic Plum Walnut. You can also find quince in the Organic Fruity Mustard, there combined with apple juice. You can find more from the manufactory on our page for Rosenberg Delikatessen. This jar is not suitable for those looking for a chunky, tart, and acidic spread.

Quinces from Machern, Bourbon vanilla, and plenty of fruit – the golden-yellow organic fruit spread with which it all started at Rosenberg.