Eating in Season - Fall & Winter Fruits and Vegetables
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Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Acorn Squash
- Look for blemish-free, dull green rind.
- Can keep up to two months.
Apples
- Choose firm, unblemished apples.
- Try baking Fat-Free Apple Cobbler
Butternut Squash
- Feel for top-heavy squash.
- Check skin for blemishes.
Cauliflower
- Look for tightly-packed florets.
- Check for yellow spots before buying.
- Keeps up to five days, refrigerated.
Figs
- Squeeze to test for firmness - not too soft, not hard.
Grapes
- Check for grapes to be plump and vibrant-colored.
Mushrooms
- Avoid blemished or dried out mushrooms.
- Store in paper bag for the right humidity.
Parsnips
- Shouldn't look withered or limp or have too many small roots.
- Can be stored up to four weeks in refrigerator.
Pears
- Find pears free of blemishes or bruises.
- Try baking Fat-Free Pear Tart
Pomegranate
- Whole pomegranates should feel heavier than they look.
- Can be stored up to three months in the fridge.
Pumpkin
- Pick a pumpkin with a tough skin that can't be scratched by your thumbnail.
- Try Fat-Free Pumpkin Bars and Pumpkin-Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Sweet Potatoes
- Avoid sweet potatoes with black spots.
- Make sure they're not shriveled.
Swiss Chard
- Leaves should be vibrant and green.
- Avoid wilted chard.
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Winter Fruits and Vegetables
Chestnuts
- Fresh chestnuts may be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Grapefruit
- Choose a grapefruit that feels heavy for its size.
- Fruit should give slightly when squeezed.
- Look for unblemished peel.
Kale
- Look for dark green leaves (may have tinges of purple).
- Find kale with sturdy stems.
- Do not store longer than a week.
Leeks
- The smaller the leek, the more tender.
- Can be stored up to a week in the refrigerator.
Lemons
- Choose lemons heavy for their size.
- Look for unblemished, smooth skin.
- Will keep for up to three weeks in the fridge.
Oranges
- Find oranges heavy for their size.
- Rind color not necessarily an indication of flavor.
- Try baking Fat-Free Cranberry-Orange Oatmeal Cookies
Radishes
- Buy radishes with green tops attached for freshness.
- Remove tops as soon as you get home.
- Store up to two weeks in refrigerator.
Rutabega
- Look for smaller rutabegas, as they will be sweeter.
- Check for an unblemished skin.
Tangerines
- See "Oranges"
Turnips
- Select turnips smaller than three inches in diameter.
- Store in a plastic bag up to one week in refrigerator.
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Comments
I often look round the supermarket and wonder "what is actually in season?" We get fruit and veg all year round so just take it for granted now.
Another great hub just a problem that being in the uk we can't get all the foods.
Great hub thanks, am linking to it from one of mine
What a nice helpful website... thanks so much...
cheese is not a fruit or vegetable princess
Thank you! This is sooo helpful!













Princessa says:
2 years ago
Very comprehensive... you only forgot the autumn chesses and wines!!