Cesare Della Santina lists some of the fall season's most popular produce items.

1. Popular fall produce
(Pt. 1)

2. Apples
Apples consistently stand out as one of fall’s most
popular fruits. Something about the fruit’s crisp
balance of sweet and tart is synonymous with cooler
weather and falling leaves.
Apples tend to spike in popularity during the fall
thanks to their sheer number of different flavors,
which provide bakers a wide range of opportunity in
terms of crafting the perfect fall treat.

3. Pumpkins
Pumpkins may very well be the most iconic image of
fall in general, whether they are being made into
jack-o-lanterns during Halloween or delicious pies
during Thanksgiving.
In addition to holding such an essential set of
seasonal purposes, the vegetables also provide the
added bonus of being extremely nutritious — they
are a great source of alpha- and beta- carotene and
are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids.

4. Cranberries
Cranberries' high availability during fall comes as a
result of their well-timed freshness cycle, which allows
them to peak in flavor during October and November.
Like pumpkins, the berries pair their great taste with a
variety of health benefits, including added protection
against urinary tract infections.

5. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a regular component of
thanksgiving meals worldwide thanks to their natural
sweet flavor and versatility in terms of preparation
options.
These vegetables also peak in freshness during the fall
season, and their rich orange color — commonly
observed in the United States — is actually rare in
many other parts of the world.

6. Pears
Pears are among some of the healthiest fall-centric
produce items out there. Their health benefits include
an excess of soluble fibers, which helps to lower “bad”
cholesterol.
The fruits can be divided into two categories —
European and Asian — but both stand as delicious and
nutritious additions to a fall salad or healthy dessert.