Here's our guide to the fall harvest. Find out about the fruit that's in season now — from grapefruit to clementines — with our guide from FoodFit founder and CEO Ellen Haas' book,
Great Adventures in Food: Fresh Ways to Celebrate Every Meal (St. Martin's Press, 2000). We'll tell you what to look for at the market, how to store the fruit at home, and how to cook it, along with great recipes.
Apples
Bananas
Clementines
Cranberries
Grapes
Grapefruit
Kiwi
Kumquat
Oranges
Pears
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Quinces
Satsuma Mandarin Oranges
Tangerines
Apples
Nutritional Information:
Excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C.
What to Look For:
Pick very firm apples with no bruises or broken skin.
Easy Storage and Preparation:
Store apples at room temperature for up to a week or up to six weeks in the refrigerator. When serving apple slices, remove core and rub the cut surface with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
Best Uses:
Raw apples are wonderful sliced and added to salads. They also add crunch to rice and other grain dishes. Cooked apples are homey and delicious in cakes, pies or tarts, or as part of a sauce with poultry and pork.
Sample Recipe:
Sautéed Apples
