Fruit from the mediterranean. Quince spread. This aromatic fruit is an integral part of dalmatian culture-generations ago the fruit was placed in closets, where it slowly released a light fragrance of apple, pear, vanilla, and citrus, which permeated throughout the house. Among the rarer fruits, when cooked, quince harnesses those delicate flavors and aromas and transforms into a deep rosy-pink color. This and its prosperous symbolism of love and luck, earn it a prominent place in the heart of dalmatia's culture. Try with a sheep's milk cheese, like percorino • spread onto warm bread with whipped, unsalted butter • pair with manchego and marcona almonds • try on a panini with serrano ham, aged provolone, and a touch of balsamic glaze • fold into fresh ricotta cheese with crushed pistachios.