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.
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
- Gingerbread Pancakes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
- Apple Oatmeal Pancakes
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake
- Cinnamon Orange Granola
- Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Granola
- Apple Cinnamon Granola
Smoothies
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Persimmon Smoothie
- Apple Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Pumpkin Smoothie
- Pear Ginger Smoothie
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Goji Berry Smoothie
- Spinach Apple Smoothie
- Apple Avocado Smoothie
- Apple Carrot Orange Smoothie
Salads
- Roast Pumpkin Pear Salad
- Cabbage Carrot Slaw
- Arugula Beans Salad
- Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
- Butternut and Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Apple Salad with a Maple Vinaigrette
- Autumn Chopped Chicken Salad
- Pear Salad by Dinner
- Pomegranate Pear Salad
- Roasted Beets and Butternut Squash Salad
Soup & Stews
- Leek Potato Stew
- Beet Kohlrabi Soup
- Carrot Ginger Soup
- White Wine Cabbage Stew
- Spicy Broccoli Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Thai Butternut Squash Soup
- Moroccan Carrot Soup
- Hearty Irish Stew
- Hungarian Goulash
- One-Pot Chicken Stew
- Sweet Potato & Black Bean Stew
- Red Lentil Stew
Main dishes
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Lasagna
- Creamy Orzo Pasta with Roasted Butternut Squash
- Butternut Squash Mushroom Risotto
- Skillet Butternut Squash Gnocchi
- Sweet Potato Chowder
- Black Bean and Butternut Squash Casserole
- Loaded Cauliflower Casserole
Side dishes
- Roasted Garlic Parmesan Potatoes
- Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Butternut Squash
- Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
- Roasted Root Vegetables
- Mashed Butternut Squash
- Everything Bagel Seasoning Brussel Sprouts
- Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Bourbon Sweet Potato Casserole
Desserts
- Gingerbread Cake
- Gingerbread Loaf
- Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
- Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Muffins
- Easy Apple Pear Crisp
- Carrot Cake Muffins
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
- Apple Carrot Muffins
- Pumpkin Bars
- Pumpkin Roll Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins
- Fudgy Cocoa Pomegranate Brownies
- Pumpkin Loaf Cake
- Walnut Brownies
Snacks
- Gingerbread Balls
- Candied Walnuts
- Spicy Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
- Apple Pie Energy Bites
- Pumpkin Pie Energy Balls
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
- Pumpkin Seeds Energy Balls
Drinks
- Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Matcha Green Tea Latte
- Turmeric Hot Chocolate
- Turmeric Latte
- Maca Latte
- Matcha Maca Latte
- Gingerbread Latte
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
More recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Gingerbread Spice
- Homemade Pumpkin Puree
- 20 Easy Christmas Desserts
- 15 Healthy Fall Pumpkin Desserts
- Best Fall Soup & Stews
- 30 Healthy Cinnamon Recipes
- 20 Healthy Apple Recipes
This post was originally published in December 2017. It has been updated with more information on December 2021.
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