Apples, Figs and Pears in Season at the Farmers' Market

The long, hot days of summer are being replaced by the crisp, colorful scenes of fall, and the harvest at the farmers' market is changing too.

Autumn bids farewell to sweet stonefruit and berries, and welcomes figs, grapes, apples, pears and pomegranates.

Here's what's in season for fall, according to the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association (PCFMA):

Apples - For baking, eating, canning, a good basic sweet flavor.
Figs - Soft and sweet, a roll-your-eyes, it's-so-good kind of fruit.
Grapes - Little orbs of luscious sweet juice to pop in your mouth.
Pears - Elegant, versatile, and with an oh-so-good flavor.
Persimmons - Tangy and tart, soft or firm, they're bright, colorful and exotic.
Pomegranates - Pucker-up tartness with sweet undertones, makes a delicious juice.

A selection of fall recipes can be found on PCFMA's website, including:

Brussels Sprouts with Apples
Pork with Figs, Onions, and Mustard
Pear, Squash, and Onion Gratin
Roasted Grapes

About the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association

The Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association is a not-for-profit organization that develops, operates and supports Certified Farmers' Markets in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Concord Farmers' Market

Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass & Grant Street

Clayton Farmers' Market

Diablo Street, between Main and Center in Downtown Clayton

What's your favorite fall recipe? Share it in the comments below.