quince
``Queen of Autumn`` - quince, in addition to being a delicious fruit, is a real vitamin bomb. It is rich in fiber, contains vitamin C, B complex vitamins, thiamine and from the minerals contains copper, iron, potassium and magnesium. The Greeks worshiped it, the Romans extracted essential oils and the French made quince cheese for centuries. Medicinal are fruits, leaves and seeds, and from the fruit especially juice and syrup. They are very tasty as cooked, baked, prepared as compote, jam and fruit puree.