November Fruits
November brings cooler days, holiday gatherings, and a fresh wave of fruit to brighten the season. From fragrant specialty citrus to persimmons, there are plenty of exciting flavors arriving just in time for Thanksgiving and holiday entertaining. Whether you’re looking for something to zest, slice, garnish, or simply enjoy fresh, November offers plenty of reasons to explore the produce department.
GREEN DRAGON® APPLES
Don’t let the bright green skin fool you! Green Dragon® Apples are surprisingly sweet with a light tropical flavor and a crisp, juicy bite. Delicious eaten out of hand, they’re also a great addition to salads, cheese boards, and lunchboxes. Slice and pair with your favorite cheese or nut butter for an easy fall snack.
BUTTERSCOTCH™ PEARS
Sweet, crisp, and juicy, Butterscotch™ Pears live up to their delicious name with subtle caramel-like flavor. Their firm texture makes them perfect for eating fresh, slicing into salads, or adding to cheese and charcuterie boards. Try them sliced with a sharp cheese, toasted nuts, and a drizzle of Melissa’s Honey for an easy fall appetizer.
ORGANIC PAPAYA
Bring a little taste of the tropics to November with Organic Papaya! The soft, vibrant orange flesh is sweet, juicy, and perfect for breakfast, smoothies, fruit salads, or simply enjoyed with a squeeze of fresh lime. Papaya also pairs nicely with spicy flavors, making it a tasty addition to fresh salsa served with fish or chicken.
CHERIMOYA
Often called the "custard apple," Cherimoya has soft, creamy flesh with a wonderfully tropical flavor reminiscent of banana, pineapple, and vanilla. For the simplest treat, chill, cut in half, and scoop out the flesh with a spoon, being careful to discard the seeds. It’s also delicious blended into smoothies, shakes, or desserts. Think of it as Mother Nature’s own little bowl of custard!
SAND PEARS
Sand Pears are wonderfully crisp and juicy with a refreshing sweetness that makes them perfect for eating right out of hand. Unlike softer pear varieties, their crunchy texture holds up beautifully in salads, slaws, and cheese boards. Slice and pair with nuts and cheese or tuck one into a lunchbox for a fresh fall snack. Available now through April.
XL APPLES
Sometimes bigger really is better! XL Apples offer plenty of crisp, juicy apple in every bite, making them ideal for slicing, sharing, baking, and entertaining. Use those generous slices on grazing boards, dip them in caramel or nut butter, or bake them into your favorite apple dessert. Available year-round with good supplies.
LADY APPLES
Tiny, adorable, and almost too pretty to eat, Lady Apples are a natural for holiday entertaining. Their petite size makes them perfect for fruit displays, cheese boards, lunchboxes, and individual snacking. They’re also beautiful tucked into fall centerpieces or used as an edible garnish. New crop is available through January.
ORGANIC SWEET PUMPKIN PERSIMMONS
With a name like Sweet Pumpkin, you know fall has arrived! These beautiful persimmons bring seasonal color and naturally sweet flavor to fruit platters, salads, cheese boards, and desserts. Slice and enjoy fresh, pair with creamy cheeses and nuts, or use them to dress up your Thanksgiving table. Their rich orange color makes them just as pretty as they are delicious.
ORGANIC CINNAMON PERSIMMONS
Organic Cinnamon Persimmons are a delicious fall treat with sweet flavor and warm, seasonal appeal. Enjoy them fresh, slice them into salads, or pair them with cheese, nuts, and other autumn fruits for a beautiful grazing board. They also make a colorful addition to yogurt, oatmeal, and desserts. Persimmons and November just seem to belong together!
JUMBO BLACKBERRIES
Go big or go home! Jumbo Blackberries deliver beautiful color, juicy texture, and that familiar sweet-tart blackberry flavor in an impressive size. Enjoy them fresh, spoon over yogurt or oatmeal, add to salads, or use them in pies, cobblers, and other desserts. They’re also an easy way to add a dramatic finishing touch to holiday platters and grazing boards.
TREE-RIPE MANGOS (KENT/PERU)
Tree-Ripe Kent Mangos from Peru bring a welcome taste of sunshine to the cooler days of November. Known for their juicy flesh, rich sweetness, and minimal fibers, Kent Mangos are delicious eaten fresh or added to smoothies, salsa, salads, and desserts. Try diced mango with avocado, lime, and a little chile for an easy sweet-and-savory combination.
STARFRUIT
Here’s one fruit that does the decorating for you! Slice Starfruit crosswise and you instantly have beautiful little golden stars ready for fruit platters, salads, desserts, and beverages. Its crisp, juicy texture and refreshing sweet-tart flavor also make it delicious eaten fresh. Add a few slices to holiday cocktails or mocktails for an easy festive touch.
COCKTAIL GRAPEFRUIT
Coming in mid-November, Cocktail Grapefruit is just in time to brighten up holiday menus. Juicy and pleasantly sweet with a mild citrus tang, it’s delicious eaten fresh, segmented into salads, or squeezed into beverages and cocktails. Pair it with avocado, seafood, fresh herbs, or leafy greens for a refreshing contrast to richer holiday dishes. It’s a great way to add a little sunshine to the November table!
