Fall is just around the corner, which means the best of two seasons this month! In addition to corn, tomatoes and melons, sweet potatoes, squash and apples come into season this month.
WHAT’S IN SEASON IN SEPTEMBER?
- Fruits: Raspberries are still in season during September as well as grapes and melons. All are wonderful in hearty fruit salads and refreshing drinks. Or just enjoy September fruits on their own as a healthy snack.
- Vegetables: Tomatoes, corn and cucumbers are still plentiful and can be enjoyed in both soups and salads this month. If you’re ready for fall, try cooking with Brussels sprouts, eggplant, sweet potatoes and parsnips this month.
Fall is almost here! I’m as excited as you are, but let’s enjoy the last of that summertime produce while we still can. A month from now were going to miss all the fresh tomatoes and corn on the cob.
Of course, I’m 100% ready for all things fall, which officially begins September 21. Mostly I’m ready for football, and delicious game day food, like caramelized onion dip, and street corn everything! And wings, of course, but those are always in-season, aren’t they.
You still have time to incorporate fresh raspberries into your menu. And then it’s time to embrace apple season. Whether you go to the orchard and pick your own, or pick up apples at your local farmer’s market, you’ll be able to enjoy this versatile fruit in cakes, pies and cobblers this month.
Whether you’re enjoying the lingering days of summer, or ready to jump into the cool, crisp days of fall, there are plenty of options for using seasonal produce this month.. Here’s a list of the some most popular fruits and vegetables that are in season during the month of September.
WHY COOK WITH WHAT’S IN SEASON?
- Seasonal food is fresher and more nutritious than out-of-season food. Fruits and vegetables start losing nutrients the moment they’re picked, so the quicker food reaches the table, the more nutritious it will be.
- You’ll save money using in-season foods. Especially if you grow your own fruits and vegetables. And locally grown produce doesn’t have to travel far to reach you–those savings are passed on to you!
- You’re likely to try new ingredients, and a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, if you are focused on cooking and baking with what’s in season.
- You’ll rely less on global, industrial agriculture, which is better for the environment.
- Fresh, locally grown (if possible) in-season produce just tastes better! If you’re lucky enough to have year round farmer’s markets where you live, that’s the best place to find delicious seasonal produce. Plus it helps support the local economy and farmers.
Be sure to save this collection of September seasonal recipes to your favorite Pinterest board for later.
1 comment
Michelle
Hi, my husband is wanting the Skillet Beef Queso recipe again. I made this recipe last September.
But when I clicked on the recipe this week, for some reason it says that the recipe is not available.
And it doesn’t show anything, just the picture.
I really need this recipe asap. I am looking forward to your response.
Thank you so much!
Michelle S.