Are you ready for fall produce? Technically, the season begins on the autumnal equinox in late September, but emotionally, it starts after Labor Day. Autumn is a great time for food: the last blast of summer veggies, like plump tomatoes, coincides with fall favorites: apples, pears, and all kinds of squashes.
Why You Should Eat Seasonally
Tips for Shopping for Fall Produce
Here are a few ideas to slip into your mental market basket.
Seasonal Fall Fruits
Of course, your climate will vary but overall, some of the most popular fruits in season for fall include the following. These are all great options for breakfast, a healthy afternoon snack, or a warm fruity dessert in the cool fall months.
Apples Asian Pears Bell Peppers (yes, they’re fruit!) As well as varieties like Jalapeno Cranberries Dates Figs Grapes Persimmons Pears Pineapples Pumpkins
Recipes with Seasonal Fall Fruits
There are so many recipes, both sweet and savory that you can make the fall season fruits. Here are some of my favorites to check out:
Seasonal Fall Vegetables
Here are some of the best vegetables to get during the fall harvest. And whenever you’re in doubt on preparing these vegetables, so many of these can just be roasted in the oven!
Beets Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower Carrots Celery Collard Greens Endive Fennel Green Beans, and Long Beans Ginger Kale Lettuce Mushrooms Onions Parsnips Peas Potatoes (Including Sweet Potatoes) Radishes Spinach Turnips Winter squash, like Butternut and Acorn – technically fruits but treated like veggies
Recipes with seasonal fall vegetables
So many hearty green vegetables flourish during the fall. These make amazing side dishes, and they can enhance the nutrients in fruit juices or smoothies. If you’re starting to plan out your Thanksgiving meal already, consider using these vegetables to make your sides truly a delight. Fall is a great time to experiment with new fruits and vegetables at their peak of flavor. If you are looking for what produce is in season in your region, consult this cool app and website. And don’t forget to check out our other seasonal guides like the Winter Produce Guide, Spring Produce Guide and Summer Produce Guide . Hope you’ve enjoyed this Seasonal Fall Fruits And Vegetables List. Feel free to share it with your friends! I would love to hear about your experience with seasonal produce – do you try to eat seasonally? If you snapped some shots of seasonal produce and recipes, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories!