Ahhh, autumn. The leaves are changing--and so are our plates. (Bring it on, comfort food!) Use our fall produce guide to help plan your meals around when ingredients are at their peak. Then, just add cheese and carbs.
The Ultimate Fall Produce Guide
When to eat the season's best fruits and veggies, from apples to eggplant
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Published Sep 18, 2015
Apples
At their peak: September to October
Try making: Apple Galette
Pears
At their peak: October to December
Try making: Pear Crumble
Cranberries
At their peak: September to November
Try making: Cranberry-Brie Puff-Pastry Pops
Swiss Chard
At its peak: August to October
Try making: Greens Au Gratin
Pumpkins
At their peak: September to October
Try making: The Best Damn Pumpkin Soup
Cauliflower
At its peak: September to October
Try making: General Tso’s Cauliflower
Eggplant
At its peak: July to October
Try making: Eggplant Parm Bites
Sweet Potatoes
At their peak: October to December
Try making: Sweet Potato Salad
Butternut Squash
At its peak: August to March
Try making: Butternut Squash Lasagna
Mushrooms
At their peak: August to November
Try making: Cheesy Mushroom Sandwiches
Persimmon
At its peak: November to February
Try making: Persimmon Latkes
Broccoli Rabe
At its peak: September to October
Try making: Broccoli Rabe with Chickpeas and Ricotta