Origin
Grown in France, where quince has long been valued for its distinctive fragrance and traditional culinary uses. The Giant of Vranja is a particularly large and highly regarded variety, known for its impressive size, aromatic character, and beautiful golden-yellow fruit.
Why We Stock It
Our French Giant of Vranja Quinces are carefully selected for their generous size, firm texture, and wonderfully fragrant flavour. When cooked, they develop a rich, floral sweetness and a beautiful rosy-golden colour, making them a prized ingredient for both traditional and modern recipes.
Best Used For
Quince is best enjoyed cooked rather than raw, and is perfect for poaching, roasting, baking, and preserving. It makes excellent jellies, jams, pastes, compotes, and desserts, and pairs particularly well with apples, pears, spices, and cheeses. Its natural pectin content also makes it ideal for setting preserves and quince paste.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once ripe, quinces can be refrigerated to help maintain their freshness. Handle carefully to avoid bruising and use within a few weeks for the best flavour and texture.
Care
Wash before use and remove the skin, core, and seeds as required. The flesh is naturally firm and can be difficult to cut when raw, so take care when preparing. Cook gently until tender to bring out the quince's distinctive sweetness, fragrance, and beautiful colour.
