Below is a list of all known varieties for Quince. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Aromatnaya | A Russian variety, also called "Pineapple Quince". Large, round, yellow fruit. Can be eaten fresh (unlike most quince), with a crisp, mild, and pineapple-like flavor. |
| Champion | A large, pear-shaped, yellow quince. Known for its tender flesh (for a quince) and a rich, tangy flavor when cooked. A reliable, heavy-bearing variety. |
| Champion (Quince) | A large, productive, pear-shaped quince, with tender, yellow skin and a tart, aromatic flavor when cooked, ripening late. |
| Cooke's Jumbo | A very large, pear-shaped quince. Skin is green-yellow. Flesh is firm and aromatic. Excellent for cooking, turning a deep pink when poached. |
| Orange (Apple Quince) | A large, round, bright yellow quince, shaped like an apple. Flesh is firm, tart, and highly aromatic. A classic variety for jellies and paste. |
| Orange (Quince) | A quince variety with large, round, orange-yellow fruit and a tart, aromatic flavor when cooked, ripening in mid-season. |
| Pineapple (Quince) | A popular quince variety, large and round, with yellow skin and a sweet, tart, pineapple-like flavor when cooked, good for jellies. |
| Portugal | An old quince variety, with large, pear-shaped, yellow fruit and a tart, aromatic flavor when cooked, ripening in mid-season. |
| Quince (Cydonia oblonga) - Pineapple | A specific cultivar of quince known for its mild flavor and a subtle scent/flavor reminiscent of pineapple when cooked. |
| Smyrna | A large, aromatic, yellow, pear-shaped quince, prized for its excellent, rich flavor when cooked, making it ideal for preserves and jellies. |
| Van Deman | A large, pear-shaped, yellow quince with a tart, aromatic flavor when cooked, ripening in mid-season. |