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Autumn fruits and vegetables to eat

As the nights start to draw in and the temperature starts to drop, you might be looking to swap your summer salads for something more warming and wholesome.  A host of deliciously warming fruits and vegetables come into season just in time for autumn, including sweet treats like pears and cranberries, to broccoli, swede and celeriac. Read on to find out what goodness these fruits and vegetables contain – and what delicious things you can cook with them!

September

Fruit

Elderberry

 

You may not have heard much of this little black berry, but it is one of the most widely used medicinal plants in the world. They are a powerhouse of nutrients, including vitamin C, phenolic acids and flavanols. They also contain anthocyanins, thought to have anti-inflammatory properties. These berries absolutely have be cooked, as they can be poisonous if eaten raw. If you do cook them, it is highly recommended to cook for a long time when adding to chutneys, sauces etc. They also have quite a tart taste, so cooking with cinnamon and nutmeg is recommended to sweeten them up.

Pear

 

Pears are the perfect alternative to an apple, and just like the apple, come in many variations. Pears contain a healthy amount of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and copper, as well as a small amount of folate and vitamin A. They contain soluble and insoluble fibre, meaning they can be very useful for promoting good gut health. You can eat them raw, or poach them in delicious spices for a perfect dessert or breakfast! They can also be grilled or roasted, and are delicious with cheeses, particularly blue cheese. They are the ideal versatile autumnal fruit.

Vegetables

Broccoli 

 

Broccoli is at it’s best in September and October, and has been said to be a vegetable you should eat every day, because it really is that good for you! Broccoli is a great source of fibre and protein, as well as iron, potassium, calcium, selenium and magnesium.  If that wasn’t enough, you can also find vitamins A, C, E, K, B vitamins and even folic acid. Perhaps that is why people often debate whether broccoli should be dubbed a ‘superfood’. Just two spears is one of your five a day, and can be enjoyed in so many different ways. You can steam, roast and boil broccoli, and add it to almost anything. It goes brilliantly with a roast, a simple pasta dish, a salad or even on top of a pizza!

Sweetcorn

 

Sweetcorn comes into season mid August to mid September, and is another brilliantly versatile autumn vegetable. When ripe, the bright yellow kernels in sweetcorn are juicy and sweet, and add a really great sweetness to many dishes and salads. It’s rich in fibre and minerals, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium and magnesium. You can either by sweetcorn whole and eat it off the centre, cooking it by grilling or boiling it. You can also boil the loose kernels and mix in with salads and pastas.

October

Fruit

Apple

 

Although apples are available all year round, they are at their best in the autumn. There are over 7,000 varieties of apples, grown all over the world. Apples often fall into two categories – dessert and cooking. Cooking apples tend to have a more bitter flavour, whilst dessert apples are delicious to eat as they are. Apples can be red, green, yellow, pink – and all the shades in-between! As with all fruit and vegetables, they of course do have a lot to offer in terms of nutrients. They are another good source of fibre, as well as antioxidants and flavonoids. Apple’s can be enjoyed as they are, or in salads, or cooked into pies, crumbles and other desserts.

Cranberry

 

This ruby red berry really is the jewel of Christmas. Its sweet flavour perfectly compliments your Christmas turkey, but it also has a host of health benefits too and can be enjoyed in lots of other ways. Cranberries are full of vitamin C, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin K1 and copper. As the berries are quite tart, they aren’t often eaten raw, more commonly drunk as a juice or in desserts.

Vegetables

Brussels sprouts

 

This quintessentially Christmas vegetable comes into season in October until March and contrary to popular belief, are really quite delicious if cooked properly. They are high in vitamins and minerals, with particularly high levels of Vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting and bone health. A top tip to cooking these is to ensure you don’t over boil them, and taste really great alongside chestnuts or bacon bits. Maple syrup is also an excellent addition if you are pan frying them – yum!

Swede

 

Often confused with other root vegetables, the swede is actually part of the cabbage family and comes into season mid October to end of February. Swede is hard and yellowy-orange in colour. Whilst it might look scary to prepare, it’s actually very easy and delicious mashed together with potato or carrots. Swedes are known for their antioxidant content, as well as being a rich source of calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C and E.

November

Fruit

Clementine

 

Another very Christmassy fruit, and famously found at the bottom of stockings or as a centrepiece on the Christmas table. They come into season in November through to February. These are the smallest of the tangerine family, and contain no seeds. It’s super sweet and delicious as it is, or dipped in chocolate. They also contain many important vitamins and minerals – not to mention they are easy to peel!

Date

 

Dates are the perfect sweet warmer, and also are an essential ingredient for many vegan recipes, as the sticky texture is often used to bind ingredients. Dried dates are available all year round, but the fresh come into season in November to January. Dates have a high calorie count due to the carbohydrate and protein content, but also contain vitamins and minerals, including potassium and vitamin B6. They also contain antioxidants, which are thought to have many disease fighting properties. Try dates as they are, with yogurt and granola or as part of a vegan-baking recipe.

Vegetables  

Cabbage

 

Different varieties of cabbage are available all year round, but they taste so good in the autumn months, it had to be on the list. Cabbage is a little misunderstood sometimes like Brussels sprouts, but can be so delicious. The key is to not overcook! Cabbage comes in green and red varieties, both boasting an impressive nutritional profile. Enjoy both as a side with a nut roast, or meat roast. Red cabbage tastes great with raisons and nuts for a Christmas dish.

If you’re wondering what’s in season all year round, take a look at our Ultimate Fruit and Vegetable Calendar.