Seasonal fruits and vegetables always offer a wealth of flavour and benefits for both consumers and farmers.
So, to let you know which fruits and vegetables you can eat in season in August, at a lower price than the rest of the year, we have created this article.
We tell you which are the best fruits and vegetables for the month of August.
August seasonal fruits
Do you want to know which are the best fruits to eat in August? We tell you about the tastiest options for enjoying seasonal fruit in August.
Peach
Peaches are juicy and sweet during the summer, and reach their peak of flavour in August. You will be able to enjoy its soft and juicy flesh. They are eaten fresh, in desserts and salads, although it is also common to dip them in syrup.
Nectarines
Nectarines are fruits similar to peaches, but with smooth skin. They have a sweet and juicy taste, perfect for eating raw or incorporating into compotes and tarts.
Plums
Plums are another fruit that are at their best during the month of August. You can find sweet and sour varieties, and they are ideal for eating fresh, but it is also very common to see them in jams.
Grapes
Table grapes, both white and red, are very popular during the month of August. They are sweet, juicy and refreshing, and can be enjoyed on their own as a snack or used in salad and dessert recipes.
August seasonal vegetables
In Spain, the month of August offers us a wide variety of fresh and tasty vegetables that are in their peak season. Here is a list of some of them.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are the most essential summer vegetable, as the season of the so-called “summer tomato” lasts from July to September. It is perfect with salads and other dishes.
Courgettes
Courgettes are abundant during the summer, and reach their peak of maturity in August. They are versatile and can be used in preparations such as sautéed, roasted, in courgette spaghetti or even to make delicious omelettes, replacing the potato.
Aubergines
Like courgettes, aubergines also reach their peak in August. It is also a very versatile vegetable, which can be made into escalivadas, lasagne or moussaka.
Refreshing tips for eating fruit and vegetables in August
If you’re looking for some delicious fruit and vegetable recipes this August, here are some of them!
Stuffed courgette rolls are one of the great ways to get children to eat vegetables. It is a light and tasty snack, in which the taste of the courgette and the stuffing will mix.
Making smoothies with seasonal fruits and vegetables is an excellent solution for when they are going bad. This is because as the fruits ripen, they concentrate a higher level of sugar, so the smoothies will be sweeter.
Salads of all kinds, with any of these seasonal fruits and vegetables, are great to eat fresh, tasty and above all healthy.
