Season Almanac

Fruit in November

Are apples in season in November?

YesNovember is the last month of the season.

November is the last month of the season. Buy them now if you want them fresh. They return in August.

Apples are in season August through November in the United States, and at their best in September and October.

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  12. Dec

For Thanksgiving: For pie. See the Thanksgiving guide.

Buying apples in November

How to pick
Firm and heavy for their size, with no soft or wrinkled patches.
Ripening at home
Sold ready to eat. They do not get sweeter after picking.
How to store
In the fridge crisper, away from other produce. They keep 4 to 6 weeks.
Try this
Slice thinly into a salad with cheddar and walnuts.

Goes well with, in season in November

Also at their best in November

Apples in other months

Everything about apples, including nutrition. Everything in season in November.

Seasons are typical harvest months. Your local harvest can start or end a few weeks either side, and stores carry imports outside these months.