Seasonal fruit and vegetables in November are perfect for hot, nutritious autumn dishes. 

This autumn selection is not just delicious, but it is also rich in important nutrients for boosting the immune system and tackling the colder months.

Here is a list of some of the main products that you will find in abundance at this time of year.

November fruits:

Persimmons – sweet and rich in vitamins.

Apples – perfect for pies and compotes.

Pears – ideal for pairing with cheeses.

Pomegranates – perfect for adding a crunchy, exotic touch.

Grapes – sweet and nutritious, great for snacks or desserts.

Kiwis – rich in vitamin C.

Chestnuts – excellent roasted or in desserts.

Oranges – starting to come into season, just like other citrus fruits.

November vegetables:

Squash – versatile for puréed soups, risottos and desserts.

Cauliflower – delicious au gratin or roasted.

Cavolo nero and savoy cabbage – ideal for soups and hot side dishes.

Artichokes – perfect alla romana or in crudités with a vinaigrette dip.

Spinach – fresh in salads or cooked.

Swiss chard – rich in iron, excellent pan-fried.

Jerusalem artichoke – delicious in puréed soups and side dishes.

Leeks – ideal for soups and risottos.

Radicchio – with a slightly bitter flavour, perfect in salads or risottos.

Fennel – excellent raw or au gratin.