September Seasonal Produce Guide and Recipe Ideas

September Seasonal Produce is full of late summer favorites and early fall classics like apples and pumpkins. Sharing what’s in season this month and some of our favorite recipes.

What Fruits and Vegetables are In Season in September?

September is a great month as far as fresh produce is concerns. There are still some late season fruits and veggies to enjoy – like berries and sweet summer corn. But we also see some fall favorites starting to pop up (looking at you pumpkins).

Please note that sometimes seasonal produce can vary slightly depending on where you live.

September Seasonal Produce

Some of Our Favorite Recipes this Month

Some of our favorite September fruits and veggie recipes include –

Apples

A fall favorite, apple are just starting to come into season and can be used in a variety of dishes.

• Apple, Leek and Mushroom Stuffing
• Slow Cooker Applesauce
• Apple, Almond Spinach Salad with Sumac Dressing
• Hearty Apple Oatmeal Bake

Berries

Blackberries and Raspberries are still generally in season this month. Strawberries can still be found depending on where you live but quality may not be as great as peak season.

• Vibrant Raspberry Walnut Salad
• 6 Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowls

Cucumbers

Typically available year round, the season for the best cucumbers is nearing their end. It’s a great time to take advantage of their crisp and refreshing flavor.

• Cucumber and Cantaloupe Salad with Za’atar
• Greek Salad

Eggplant

A delicious ingredient in many dishes, eggplant also makes a great, hearty option for meatless meals. This Deconstructed Eggplant Parm Pasta is a great recipe.

These Eggplant & Turkey Meatballs are a family favorite.

Pears

A favorite of ours, pears are great as a snack, paired with cheese, added to salads or poached for a delicious dessert.

Tomatoes

Nearing the end of their season, don’t forget to take advantage of the late summer tomatoes. We will miss these ripe, juicy fruits all fall and winter long. This Homemade Tomato Sauce recipe is a great way to use up those ripe tomatoes and you can freeze extras for later.

Check out this collection of 14 Mediterranean diet Tomato Recipes for new inspiration.

Zucchini

This summer squash is also nearing the end of it’s season to be sure to get your fill. Don’t worry too much though because there are plenty of winter squashes that will slowly start showing up soon.

This Roasted Zucchini is a simple but flavor packed dish.

You’ll definitely find a zucchini recipe you love in this collection of 50 Zucchini Recipes that Aren’t Zucchini Bread