Vranja, also spelled Vranja Nenadovic, is a Serbian quince cultivar that has become one of the most respected varieties in Europe and holds an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. It produces very large, pear-shaped fruit with pale golden skin and an exceptionally strong, sweet fragrance. The flesh is firm and cooks to a fine flavor and color, making it a top choice for jelly, membrillo, and baking. Trees are vigorous, ornamental, and productive, bearing large fragrant fruit that stores and perfumes indoors. Vranja is widely regarded as one of the best all-round quinces for cooler European climates.
Flavor Profile
Intensely fragrant and tart; cooks to a rich flavor and color, prized for jelly, paste, and baking.
Visual Characteristics
Very large, pear-shaped fruit with pale golden skin and a powerful sweet aroma.
Growing Tips
Vigorous and ornamental with an RHS Award of Garden Merit; a top pick for cooler climates.
Where to Buy
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