Kittseer Marille
(Kittsee Apricots)
Kitseer marille refers to a group of apricot varieties that are traditionally grown in the Austrian municipality of Kittsee, in the District of Neusiedl am See, Burgenland. Apricot trees have been thriving in this region for many years, while the first mention of their extensive cultivation in Kittsee dates back to 1924, in the Kittseer Ortschronik.
Owing to the favorable Pannonian climate and the unique qualities of the soil, Kittsee apricots develop an intensely fruity aroma and excellent flavor. Often considered to be among the best apricot varieties in the country, the fully ripened fruits are typically harvested from the beginning to the middle or the end of July.
Apart from Ungarische Beste (Hungarian Best), the primary apricot variety cultivated in Kittsee, other varieties that are grown in this area include Bergeron, Aurora, Silvercot, and Goldrich. Read more
Highly aromatic and flavor-packed, the fruits are typically enjoyed fresh or made into a variety of fruit products such as apricot juice, apricot nectar, apricot schnapps, jams, compotes, stews, or sauces. They are also commonly incorporated into strudels, dumplings, and cakes, or used to flavor dairy products or various traditional sweet or savory specialties.
The apricots are available for purchase at the farms where they’re picked daily or from stalls at the local market. Kittseer marille has been listed among the most typical regional products of Burgenland, and it has been protected by the Genuss Region Österreich (GRÖ) registered trademark.
