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Old 23-09-2006, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pickledtink View Post
Might be quinces! In which case I'm envious. Even if not you can make jam/jelly with them mixed with apple or other fruit. Also adding peeled , grated fresh ginger makes a delicious preserve. Then there's pear chutney.......
I think you've hit the nail on the head there pickledtink! I've just googled quince and I think thats what they are! Reputably no further up the country than Yorkshire though! Thats probably why they are so small. Definately an old hedge they are in and could possibly date back to medievil times.?
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