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How to Incorporate Autumn Fruits Into Your Favorite Desserts
How to Incorporate Autumn Fruits Into Your Favorite Desserts
How to Incorporate Autumn Fruits Into Your Favorite Desserts
Fall has arrived, and it's here to stay! At least for a few months, that is. Whether you're excited about all things pumpkin spice or eager to try out some new fall flavors, with colder weather brings seasonal fruits that you can begin incorporating into your favorite desserts.Continue reading to better understand what produce you should purchase this season for optimal taste. There are countless festive dessert recipes for you to try this fall from apple pies to delicious pomegranate smoothies. Let's get started!
Apples
Apples are the runner up when it comes to most loved seasonal foods. Only second to pumpkin, foodies use apples in countless ways. From tea to pie, apples can be added to various recipes to provide a naturally sweet boost of flavor.Additionally, because apple's primary harvesting season is in late summer and continues throughout late fall, heading to an orchard to pick apples has become a widely-loved family activity.
For a dessert that will have your family running to the dinner table, try out this Apple Cinnamon Roll recipe. Moist, flavorful and satisfyingly sweet, these cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to incorporate apples into your seasonal dessert recipes. The twist in this delicious dessert is that cinnamon rolls are wrapped around sweet spiced apples for the ideal fall treat.
Cranberries
In the fall, mother nature gets out her paintbrush and paints the landscape with beautifully colored produce, making the area around you a colorful sight to see. One fruit that is rich in color and full of seasonal flavor is cranberries. With the cranberry harvest season running through the middle of November, grocery store shelves fill with this seasonal fruit throughout the fall, making it the ideal time to grab it fresh. While fresh cranberries usually have a more sour flavor, they provide the perfect taste to create the ideal balance of sweet and savory when added into already sweet desserts.
For a cranberry-filled dessert that nearly everyone can enjoy, try making this Almond Cake with Cranberries. A low allergy food, this five-ingredient cake is entirely vegan and gluten free. Its fluffy base of almond flour is stuffed with cranberries to create a light and fluffy cake that makes for the perfect cozy treat to enjoy on a fall evening.
Figs
Throughout the fall, figs are available in several forms. You can find them candied, dried and canned. However, fresh figs are, by far, our favorite type. There's something about the fresh fig aroma and soft texture that makes this crunchy dessert food a must-have throughout the season. Its sweetness makes it the perfect fruit to add to desserts, sweet breakfast foods, and baked goods. Throughout May and November, figs come in many varieties ranging in colors from yellow to deep purple. However, their taste generally remains the same.
On the hunt for a more savory dessert that won't overload your sweet tooth? Rich, luxurious and incredibly impressive, this dessert recipe is the ideal treat to bring to your next holiday get together. In this treat, layers of sweet pastry dough are filled with a sweet herbed filling, melted cheese and figs, making it a seasonal treat that's truly irresistible.
Pears
With pumpkin spice usually taking the spotlight, pears are often among the most forgotten fruits of fall. Before you reach for a sweet fruit like an apple or fig, we encourage you to consider working pears into your next dessert recipe. Cooked and spiced pears make for a delicious treat that can be combined with several seasonal desserts.One of the unique things about pears is that they ripen best after they're picked. Some varieties of pears even change color as they're maturing. If you pick up an unripe pear at the grocery market, we recommend giving it a couple of days to sit at room temperature before devouring this sweet fruit.
For a seasonal dessert recipe that you don't have to feel guilty about, whip up a batch of this baked pear oatmeal. The perfect way to fuel your body and satisfy your sweet tooth, it's a fiber-filled dessert that your taste buds will love. Easy to bake and adapt to suit many different flavors, swapping out ingredients or adding in your favorite spices can genuinely make this recipe your own. Or, if you're searching for a gluten free version, swap out traditional oats for our gluten free oats.
Pomegranates
Late fall is the peak season for pomegranates. While this fruit does require a bit more work to enjoy than others, it's a superfood that's worth the wait. Loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, pomegranates can be combined with several different foods to create a mouthwatering combination. When selecting a pomegranate to eat, look for those that display a deep color with a red to reddish-brown color. Once ripe, this fruit will store in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks. However, upon opening your pomegranate, you'll want to enjoy the seeds within a few days.
For a quick and healthy dessert, blend together this Spiced Pomegranate Smoothie. Full of flavor and superfood ingredients, it's the perfect way to start or end your day on a sweet note.At Bobs Red Mill, we encourage you to get creative in the kitchen. If you prefer one fall fruit over another, swap it out! For more fall inspiration, browse our blog for more festival articles and resources.