In article , Andy Mabbett
writes
I have just collected a couple of dozen fruits from my Japanese Quince.
Though they're as hard as bullets, most had fallen to the ground.

Will they ripen, or is that it?

That is it. They stay pretty hard. Should be a nice golden or golden
brown colour.

How might I use such a relatively small quantity?

Add them to cooked apples - they have a powerful taste and will
transform apple pie into something much nicer.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm