The 4 varieties in our catalog that scored 8 or higher out of 10 for cooking and roasting. Scored on savory dishes, poaching, roasting, grilling, stewing and chutney, where the fruit has to hold together and hold its flavor.

An 8 is Very good on the adapted Beach (1905) grade, a 9 is Very good to best and a 10 is Best. Varieties that scored 6 or 7 are genuinely good at this too, and you will find them under the matching Shop by Use group.

Every score in this list is sourced. Nothing is here because it is popular, and nothing is here on our word alone. The full evidence, including what each variety scored for every other use and why, is in the use guide.