Quince, with its fuzzy skin and fruity, floral smell, has fallen out of favor in the last decades. But the fruit is plentiful at New York City green markets this time of year and is a perfect way to incorporate some sweetness into the holiday season.

Amelia Tarpey is the Program and Publicity Manager for GrowNYC Greenmarkets. She said quince can be cooked into a sweet paste and makes a perfect stocking stuffer. At green markets across the five boroughs, quince costs about $4 per pound.