What’s In Season In August
What's in season in August? Taste the sunshine with ripe peaches, plump tomatoes, and vibrant bell peppers!
Published: May 9, 2024 · Modified: May 9, 2024 by Jennifer Ryan

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I’m excited to share the vibrant array of produce that graces our tables in August. This month brings abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, ripe for the picking and bursting with flavor. Let’s explore the delightful selection of ingredients that shine in August:
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Tomatoes
August marks the peak of tomato season, offering an explosion of colors, shapes, and flavors. Why not try our bruschetta recipe or you can enjoy in salads, roasted until caramelized for sauces, or sliced onto sandwiches and pizzas.
Beetroot
With its earthy flavor and vibrant hue, beetroot is a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s dishes. Roast until tender and caramelized, grate raw into salads, or blended into soups and dips, beetroot adds a delightful sweetness and stunning color to a variety of meals.
Eggplant
With its meaty texture and mild flavor, eggplant is a versatile vegetable that shines in August’s dishes. Whether grilled until smoky and tender, roasted until caramelized and creamy, or simmered into stews and curries, eggplant adds a delightful depth and richness to our meals.
Peaches
Sweet, juicy, and fragrant, peaches are a beloved fruit that’s at its peak in August. Whether enjoyed fresh as a snack, baked into pies and cobblers, or blended into smoothies and cocktails.
Blueberries
Bursting with sweetness and antioxidants, blueberries are a summer delight that’s perfect for August’s desserts, breakfasts, and snacks. Bake into muffins and pancakes, or blended into smoothies and yogurt bowls.
Early Apples
August brings the first harvest of early apples, offering a crisp and refreshing fruit that’s perfect for snacking and baking. Eat from the tree or sliced onto cheese platters, or baked into pies and crumbles.
Pears
Apples with their juicy flesh and sweet flavor, pears are a versatile fruit that’s perfect for August’s desserts and salads. Enjoy fresh as a snack, slice onto salads and cheese platters, or poached and served with ice cream.
Melons
Melons are perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. Slice into salads, blend into smoothies, or serve as a refreshing dessert.
Raspberries
Sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor, raspberries are a summer delight that’s perfect for August’s desserts, breakfasts, and snacks. Enjoy fresh as a snack, baked into pies and tarts, or blended into smoothies and sauces, skies the limit.
Strawberries
With their juicy flesh and sweet flavor, strawberries are a beloved fruit that’s perfect for August’s desserts, breakfasts, and snacks. Enjoy fresh as a snack, sliced onto salads and cereal, or blended into smoothies and cocktails.
Apricots
August heralds the arrival of ripe, fragrant apricots, bursting with sweetness and flavor. Whether enjoyed fresh as a snack, baked into tarts and cakes, or simmered into jams and preserves, apricots add a delightful taste of summer to our dishes.
Cucumbers
Crisp, refreshing, and hydrating, cucumbers are a staple ingredient in August’s salads, sandwiches, and summer dishes. Slice thinly and tossed into salads, pickled for a tangy condiment, or blended into refreshing gazpacho.
Peppers
With their vibrant colors and sweet flavor, peppers are a versatile ingredient that’s perfect for August’s dishes. You can roast until caramelized and tender, stuffed with savory fillings, or sliced thinly and tossed into salads and stir-fries.
Plums
August brings an abundance of sweet and juicy plums, perfect for snacking and baking. Enjoy fresh as a snack, baked into pies and crumbles, or simmered into jams and chutneys.
Cabbage
With its crisp texture and mild flavor, cabbage is a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s salads, slaws, and side dishes. Tastes great shredded thinly and tossed into salads, fermented into sauerkraut, or braised until tender and served as a hearty side dish.
Carrots
With their sweet flavor and vibrant color, carrots are a staple ingredient in August’s produce offerings. Whether roasted until caramelized, grated into salads, or blended into soups and sauces, carrots add a delightful sweetness and earthiness to a wide range of dishes.
Corn
August is the peak of corn season, offering sweet and tender ears that are perfect for grilling, steaming, and boiling. You can enjoy fresh off the cob, grilled and brushed with butter, or incorporated into salads and salsas.
Green Beans
With their tender texture and vibrant color, green beans are a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s salads, stir-fries, and side dishes. Steam until tender-crisp and served with a squeeze of lemon, or tossed into pasta dishes, green beans add a delightful crunch and freshness to your meal.
Broccoli
Broccoli has tender florets and crunchy stems, it’s a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s salads, stir-fries, and side dishes. Whether steamed until tender-crisp, roasted until caramelized, or tossed into pasta dishes, broccoli adds a delightful crunch and freshness to any dish.
Nectarine
August brings an abundance of sweet and juicy nectarines, perfect for snacking and baking. It’s great as a snack, baked into pies and crumbles, or blended into smoothies and yogurt bowls.
Summer Squash
With its tender texture and mild flavor, summer squash is a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s dishes. You can grill until caramelized and tender, spiralized into noodles for a low-carb pasta alternative, or baked into breads and cakes.
Zucchini
With its tender texture and mild flavor, zucchini is a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s dishes. It’s brilliant when it’s spiralized into noodles for a low-carb pasta alternative, the possibilities are endless when it come to cooking with zucchini.
Avocados
Creamy and rich, avocados are a versatile fruit that’s perfect for August’s dishes. My favorite is when it’s mashed into guacamole, sliced onto toast, or blended into smoothies and dressings.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is tender in texture and mild flavor, it’s a versatile vegetable that’s perfect for August’s dishes. It’s roasted until caramelized, mashed into creamy purees, or grated into rice and even pizza.
By embracing the bounty of August’s seasonal produce, we can create delicious and nutritious meals that celebrate the flavors of summer. So why not head to your local farmers’ market or grocery store and pick up some of these delicious ingredients to enjoy this August? For more food inspiration check out our food holidays list for August, or join us on social media where we share more than recipes.