The leaves are falling from the trees, rainy days are becoming more and more frequent… No doubt, we are well into autumn! And even if you haven’t set foot outside for a while, you must surely have seen new varieties of fruits and vegetables on the stalls of your market. So the time has come to cook the wonders that this season offers. But in fact, what are the fruits and vegetables of autumn ? If you are not used to eating according to the seasons, you may have difficulty discerning whether zucchini is best eaten in July or October. To see more clearly, here is a summary list vegetables and fruits that can be found in autumn.
What are the fruits of autumn?
We start the season with fig. If you like this unusual-looking fruit, you have to hurry to eat it, because it is harvested at the end of August and only until October. Its high concentration of nutrients and fiber makes it an excellent choice.
Certain late summer fruits such as mirabelle plums and damsels are still consumed in early autumn. The first is eaten from mid-August to the end of September and the second is a bit of an extension since you can still find it in October. Both are enjoyed for their richness in fiber and vitamins. The mirabelle plum is also one of the fruits richest in polyphenols.
THE grape is a fruit that can be found at the beginning of autumn. It is consumed from September to the end of October. Made up of more than 80% water, it is a very good product for health, moreover its skin and flesh are rich in vitamins B and C.
Quince is also an early autumn fruit. This fruit, which is always eaten cooked, is harvested in the months of October-November, but it can be found until December. Rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, this makes it a first choice ingredient for your cakes, compote or even jam.
In October, the khaki is making a comeback on the shelves. This autumn fruit can be enjoyed until the start of winter. It has a good content of potassium, folic acid and beta-carotene.
Among the fruits that we find in autumn, there is obviously the apple. If we start consuming it from the beginning of summer for the earliest, its full season ends in November. Like quince, it contains a large quantity of fiber, vitamin C and potassium.
The pear is a fruit that accompanies us throughout the fall and that we can still find in January. You will therefore have to compete with your imagination to enhance it during these months so that you never get tired of it! It would be a shame to do without it since it is rich in fiber and antioxidants.
The chestnut is also a fruit. You can find them on the shelves from the end of September. If you like it, it is possible to consume it all year round thanks to canned foods. Rich in carbohydrates, it is also a source of fiber and B vitamins.
Autumn is also citrus seasonand the first that we find from the month of October is the clementine. A source of vitamin C, we never tire of tasting it, from breakfast to dinner! Same thing for the 4 seasons lemon, which is a variety that we will find throughout the year. But generally speaking, lemons are picked from December onwards. The orange is also a fruit that we will find on the stalls at the end of autumn.
What vegetables are found during the fall season?
THE mushrooms are obviously one of the flagship vegetables of fall. If we find them more or less all year round, it is in autumn that we find the most varieties. trumpets-of-deathporcini mushrooms, chanterellesyellow boletus, chanterelles, sheep’s feet… We can all find them on the stalls from the start of autumn. This vegetable is particularly appreciated for its subtle taste specific to each variety, but also for its low calorie content. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
There beetroot is also a fruit found in autumn. If its full season begins in June, it ends in November. We must therefore take advantage of the beginning of autumn to consume this vegetable rich in fiber, vitamin C and B, beta-carotene and minerals.
Let’s not forget broccoli, which is also a vegetable present in the fall. If you eat it already in spring, you can eat it until November. As soon as you can, add it to your dishes, because it is excellent for your health. Very rich in vitamin K, B and E, we never get tired of it!
THE celery stalk and root are eaten throughout the fall, until January. These vegetables with a high vitamin content are particularly good for your health and it would be a shame to deprive yourself of them.
Just like mushrooms, in autumn, there are many varieties of cabbage on the stalls. White cabbage, green cabbage, cauliflower, romanesco and of course kale can be enjoyed throughout the season. So much the better, because it will be a real ally against the cold weather in the coming months. Real concentrates of vitamins, mineral salts and very rich in fiber, it is a vegetable of first choice for your recipes!
What would autumn be without the squash family? Butternut, pumpkin, pumpkinpattypan, spaghetti squash, pumpkin… They will all be present in the coming months. And this from October until December! The advantage of this family is that they are low in calories and very rich in fiber as well as antioxidants.
As for the salad, you can enjoy lamb’s lettuce and watercress all season long. Ideal to accompany your comforting dishes, but also to stock up on water and vitamin D. It also has the advantage of being low in calories.
THE ancient vegetables are also there in autumn. Turnips, parsnipsalsify, Jerusalem artichoke… From October onwards, they abound on the stalls! Essential for your soups, gratins, stir-fries and other delicious dishes, but also for your daily intake of fiber, vitamins and mineral salts as well as carbohydrates such as slow sugar!
THE leeks are consumed in autumn and winter. This vegetable is present on our plates from October until the end of winter. Although it is low in calories, it is rich in minerals and vitamins.
If the potato It is generally harvested from April until November, it can be eaten until the end of autumn and during the winter thanks to the so-called “preservation” variety. Very high in calories, you should not hesitate to eat it in the event of a severe cold to give fuel to your body! It is also rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
Frying pans, gratin, soup, pie: what recipes can you make to eat autumn fruits and vegetables?
In autumn as in winter, we need comfort food. Recipes that allow us to make a smooth transition from the sunny days of summer, to the cooler days of fall or many others that will allow us to fight against the cold and short days.
Among the dishes we love to make in autumn, there are of course gratins. The great thing about this recipe is that you can adapt it in a thousand and one ways. Whatever vegetable you choose, you can make it as a gratin, because cheese and cream have the power to enhance everything. Thus, a cauliflower Gratin, squash, potato, but also turnip, will warm your heart. Same thing for soups. Very easy to preparewe love to taste them on very cold evenings.
THE fried are also a delicious way to cooking fall vegetables. Pan-fried mushrooms are of course a must, but if you mix potatoes with squash, bacon and onions, the result is divine.
You can also mix the squash to make a superb one. sauce for pasta or crush them for a sweet mash potatoes which will be served with a nice piece of meat or fish.
As for fruits, you can eat them as is or prepare them in pie or in crumble. Here too, whatever the variety, it will be eaten without hunger! Don’t forget tarte tatin or fine tarts, it’s a very delicious way to enjoy fruit. More classically, you can eat them compote, with a touch of cinnamon and butter, it will be a delight. We can also anticipate the future and make jams. Not forgetting the cakes. In short, treat yourself to the tasty fruits and vegetables that fall offers.
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