What fruits and vegetables are at their best in September?
September is a brilliant time for Great British produce. Some summer crops are still productive, and autumn crops start becoming ready-to-eat too. As it starts to cool, autumn makes way for heartier fruit and veg that make delicious, heart-warming dishes.
Whether you are lucky enough to grow your own, you’re foraging for hedgerow goodies, or you are looking for the best seasonal produce at the market or supermarket, autumn is a fantastic season to enjoy an abundance of delicious fruit and vegetables at their very best! Find out what’s in season in September …
Buying food in season reduces food miles and the need for plastic packaging so it is great for the environment can save money too!
Fruits in Season in September
Apples, Autumn-fruiting raspberries, Bilberries, Blueberries, Damsons, Elderberries, Grapes, Figs, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Redcurrants
September’s seasonal vegetables
Artichoke, Aubergine, Beetroot, Broccoli, Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Carrots, Celeriac, Celery, Chard, Chillies, Chives, Coriander, Courgettes, Cucumbers, Fennel, French beans, Garlic, Horseradish, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce and other salad leaves, Mangetout, Marrow, Mint, Onions, Oregano, Choi, Parsley, Peppers, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Radishes, Rocket, Rosemary, Runner beans, Sage, Shallots, Sorrel, Spring Onions, Spinach, Sweetcorn, Shallots, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Wild Mushrooms
Why not try one of these fantastic recipes that truly celebrate the bounty grown on British soil.
Chocolate Porridge with Forager’s Compote
Go foraging for fresh fruit to use or make into this simple compote that goes delightfully with this Chocolate Porridge with Forager’s Compote from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Apple Flapjack Tart
A wide variety of apples are in season in September. Why not try them in this delicious sweet treat? Apple Flapjack Tart is from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Chocolate & Pear Brownies
Pears picked in late August will be perfectly ripe and ready-to-eat in September. They go wonderfully with dark chocolate in this gooey brownie from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Sweet Chilli & Tomato Jam
Make your seasonal tomatoes and chillies into this handy jar of spicy sweetness that can be used soups or served alongside a cheeseboard. Find this delectable Sweet Chilli & Tomato Jam in the Four Seasons Cookbook.
Slow-Cooked Minestrone Soup
A delicious and easy Minestrone Soup from Four Seasons Cookbook. Minestrone is a great way to use up a glut of vegetables and can be made over any of the seasons, using whatever is available. It’s low in fat and full of protein and fibre.
Damsons
The best time of year to pick damsons is at the end of August, going into September. Damsons, like plums, are packed with vitamins and minerals, as well as having a high fibre content – they’re great for you! If you don’t have your own damson tree, you can forage for them in mixed woodland, parks and hedgerows. Damsons can be eaten raw, but have a sweet-sour flavour, and are more commonly cooked or baked into something. A great way to use damsons is in the gin recipe below!
Hedgerow Fruits Gin
Scour your local hedgerows for wild fruits or find locally grown plums in your nearest farm shop. Flavoured gin is a simple and delicious way to preserve the fruit. Hedgerow Fruits Gin is from the Four Seasons Cookbook.
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