What’s In Season in October
It is spooky season in New England and I’m here to get you ready for all the spooky baking you may be doing! A new month means new produce coming into season and others leaving! During this fall baking season peaches are officially out, but all of our fall baking favorites are here like apples, pumpkin, pears, and concord grapes. Do you love baking and cooking with fresh, seasonal produce? Then keep on reading to find out what’s in season in October!
What’s in Season in October: Fruits
- Apples – Check out all my apple bakes as we see the first few apples trees bearing fruit
- Asian pears
- Bananas
- Citrus – I’m always excited for citrus bakes and if you are too, check these out!
- Concord grapes – Try this walnut and concord grape tart!
- Cranberries for my gluten free cranberry custard cake
- Dates
- Figs
- Grapes
- Kiwi
- Limes – Get your coconut lime on with these cupcakes!
- Mangoes
- Melon
- Pears – Enjoy an amazing breakfast with these caramelized pear crepes
- Persimmons
- Plums – Check out this cardamom plum coffee cake recipe.
- Pluots
- Pomegranates
- Quince
- Tomatoes
What’s in Season in October: Vegetables
- Artichokes
- Beets
- Brocoli
- Brussel sprouts
- Carrots – Try my unique saffron carrot cake
- Cauliflower
- Celery root
- Chestnut
- Chicory
- Corn
- Edamame
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Garlic – Use seasonal herbs and garlic for my garlic rosemary pull apart bread.
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Olives – enjoy this easy, minimal effort, rosemary olive no knead bread
- Parsnips
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin – Enjoy all of my pumpkin recipes
- Rutabaga
- Shallots
- Spinach
- Sweet potatoes
- Turnips
- Winter squash
What sort of things are good to bake in October?
With cooler weather coming and the general excitement for fall coming, it’s great to get a head start on fall baking! Despite popular belief, apples are in season in August and September and not so much mid to late fall, so it’s best to take advantage of the early apple season with some happily appily recipes like pies, muffins, and cakes. It’s also an exciting time to bust out the pumpkin puree and start some baking with pumpkin like cheesecakes, cakes, and cookies.
Why Bake and Cook Seasonally?
Seasonal produce has a tendency to inspire different types of bakes and cooks as weather can have a lot to do with what people are craving. Hot weather inspires lighter dishes and winter inspires cozier recipes. Seasonal produce is usually harvested at its peak ripeness which means it has higher nutrient levels. More importantly, when produce is picked at that level of peak ripeness during its natural harvest season, it will have a stronger, fresher flavor profile. Plus, it tends to be a more sustainable way of cooking and baking. Read more reasons why here!
