Here are some excellent fruit and vegetables of December, perfect for making your seasonal recipes nutritious and incredibly delicious.

You will find fruit packed with vitamin C for tackling the winter season as best as possible and very versatile vegetables, ideal for traditional Christmas dishes and other delicious culinary creations!

Fruit

December treats us to a selection of fruit packed with vitamins, ideal for boosting the immune system and tackling winter with some pep in your stride.

Citrus fruits

Oranges, mandarins, clementines and grapefruit. These fruits are real bursts of vitamin C, perfect for fresh juices, salads or fragrant desserts. 

Lemons: ideal for seasoning or making hot herbal teas, lemons are must-haves for the kitchen. 

Apples and Pears

Sweet or crunchy, apples and pears are the comfort food of winter. Great on their own, they are also perfect for cakes, compotes or baked. 

Pomegranate

Its ruby red seeds are not just great to look at, but also rich in antioxidants. Use them to season salads, risottos or desserts. 

Kiwi

Pure concentrated energy and vitamin C, kiwis are ideal for a healthy snack or for adding to fruit salads. 

Nuts

Even though they are not fresh, nuts such as walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios are mainstays of the Christmas period, perfect for desserts, bread or as a crunchy snack.

Vegetables

With the arrival of the cold weather, December vegetables are more rustic and hearty, perfect for soups, stews and substantial dishes.

Cabbages and Cauliflower 

Savoy cabbage, cavolo nero, cauliflower and broccoli. Rich in vitamins and minerals, they are allies for good health and go well in countless recipes, from puréed soups to baked side dishes. 

Artichokes

This elegant, versatile vegetable is perfect for risottos, savoury tarts or as a starter, perhaps cooked au gratin. 

Squash

 We also find squash in December, the queen of puréed soups and gnocchi. Its sweet flavour also goes well with savoury dishes. 

Spinach and Swiss Chard 

 Their green leaves are full of iron and vitamins, making them perfect for savoury tarts, omelettes or as a light, nutritious side dish. 

Leeks and Onions

Perfect for flavouring soups, stews or omelettes, leeks and onions are essential in winter cooking. 

Potatoes and Jerusalem Artichokes

  A quintessential comfort food, these tubers are ideal for making mash, soups or delicious roasted side dishes. 

Radicchio and Winter Salads

With its bitter taste, radicchio adds flavour to salads and risottos. Chicory and endives are also excellent for flavourful dishes.

Serving December fruit and vegetables means celebrating the authentic flavours of winter. It is a way of nourishing the body with healthy, natural food, but also a way of experimenting in the kitchen with colourful dishes full of life. All that’s left is to stroll around the market and get some inspiration from what nature treats us to during this special month!