Seasonal Fruit In The UK: 12-Month Guide

Tired of going to the grocery store and never knowing what’s in season? Don’t worry, I have you covered! In this post, we provide you with a comprehensive 12-month calendar guide that highlights all the seasonal fruit available throughout the year in the United Kingdom.

Whether it’s strawberries in summer or blackberries in autumn, learn about each type of seasonal fruit along with where they grow best and when they are at their most delicious. Use this post as your go-to resource for understanding which fruits to look out for during different times of the year!

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What Fruit Is In Season Right Now?

Seasonal fruit is an essential part of a healthy and balanced diet, and the UK offers a diverse range of delicious options throughout the year. By incorporating these seasonal fruit offerings into your meals, you can enjoy the freshest, most nutritious produce while also supporting local farmers and reducing your carbon footprint.

So, why not explore the bountiful world of British-grown seasonal fruit and discover new flavours that will delight your taste buds and benefit your health? Here is the seasonal fruit calendar with some suggested recipes:

Seasonal Fruit For January

January Fruits and Nuts
Apples : Cooking and dessert *
Pears *
Walnuts *
* available

Seasonal Fruit For February

February Fruits
Apples, cooking and dessert *
Pears *
Rhubarb, forced – Rhubarb and Ginger Loaf
* available

Seasonal Fruit For March

March Fruits
Apples, cooking *
Rhubarb, forced
* available
seasonal rhubarb uk

Seasonal Fruit For April

April Fruits
Apples, cooking *
Rhubarb: forced, outdoor –Rhubarb and Apple Crumble
* available

Seasonal Fruit For May

May Fruits
Cherries *
Elderflowers *
Rhubarb, outdoor
Strawberries *
* available
strawberries season in June UK

Seasonal Fruit For June

June Fruits, Nuts, and Honey
Cherries
Elderflowers
Gooseberries
Honey
Rhubarb, outdoor
Strawberries – Wimbledon Fresh Strawberry Cake
Walnuts, green

Seasonal Fruit For July

July Fruits, Nuts, and Honey
Apricots
Blackberries *
Blackcurrants
Blueberries
Cherries
Gooseberries – Gooseberry Cheesecake
Honey
Loganberries
Raspberries
Redcurrants
Rhubarb, outdoor
Strawberries
Walnut. green
Whitecurrants
* available

Seasonal Fruit For August

August Fruits, Nuts, and Honey
Apples, dessert
Apricots
Bilberries
Blackberries
Blackcurrants
Blueberries
Cobnuts/hazelnuts, green
Damsons – Damson Jam Recipe
Elderberries *
Figs
Gooseberries *
Honey
Loganberries
Plums
Raspberries
Redcurrants
Rhubarb, outdoors
Strawberries *
Whitecurrants
* available
DAMSONS IN SEASON SEPTEMBER UK

Seasonal Fruit For September

September Fruits and Nuts
Apples, dessert – Eve’s Pudding
Bilberries
Blackberries
Chestnuts *
Cobnuts/hazelnuts, brown
Damsons
Elderberries *
Figs
Grapes
Loganberries
Pears
Plums
Raspberries
Rhubarb, outdoors *
Strawberries *
Walnuts, brown
* available
sloes in season October UK

Seasonal Fruit For October

October Fruits and Nuts
Apples, cooking and dessert
Blackberries *
Chestnuts
Cobnuts/hazelnuts, brown
Elderberries
Figs
Grapes
Pears – How to Preserve Pears In a Jar
Quinces
Raspberries
Sloes
Walnuts, brown
* available

Seasonal Fruit For November

November Fruit and Nuts
Apples, cooking and dessert
Chestnuts
Medlars
Pears
Quinces – Apple Jelly Recipe
Sloes
Walnuts, brown – Coffee and Walnut Cake
chestnuts in season November December UK

Seasonal Fruit For December

December Fruit and Nuts
Apples, cooking and dessert *
Chestnuts
Pears *
Walnuts, brown *
* available

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