From juicy pomegranates to earthy beets, in this seasonal produce guide, you will find a list of all the fruits and vegetables that are now in the season as well as recipe ideas that will inspire you to eat fresh and seasonal throughout the month of December.
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Fruits and vegetables always taste better when they are in season, harvested at the peak of their freshness. Eating seasonal means not only eating fresh foods that are packed with nutrients but also means savings in the family budget.
To make it easier for you to plan your meals and make a grocery list, I created this seasonal produce guide. It’s created to inspire you to eat healthily throughout the whole month. You will also find plenty of recipe ideas featuring fruits and vegetables in season.
Winter is fast approaching and many people think that farmer’s market doesn’t offer much fresh produce at this time of year. This thinking is completely wrong. Markets are now loaded with winter fruits and veggies. Pomegranates, citrus fruits, fresh cabbages, and beautiful greens. There’s plenty of colors on the market shelves.
Here is a list of all the fruits and veggies that are in season in December. Looking for recipe ideas? Just click on the links below and grab all the inspiration you need to cook healthy throughout the month.
Vegetables in season in December
Artichokes, arugula, avocados, beets, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chard, collard greens, chicory, endive, fennel, horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, parsnips, potatoes, radishes, spinach, shallots, swede, turnips, wild mushrooms, winter squash.
Fruits in season in December
Apples, clementines, cranberries, grapefruit, kiwi, kumquats, lemons, mandarins, oranges, pears, persimmon, pomegranate, tangerines, quince.
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December recipes
Breakfast recipes
Smoothies
Salads
Soup & Stews
Main dishes
Side dishes
Desserts
Snacks
Drinks
More recipes
This post was originally published in December 2017. It has been updated with more information on December 2021.
