10 Recipes to Make With Late Summer Harvest

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As summer is slowly transitioning into fall, we are seeing farmers’ markets overflowing with vibrant and juicy late summer produce. The final harvest of juicy tomatoes, vibrant peppers, and ripened zucchini is here for us to take full advantage of the summer produce for the last time this year. At the same time, the season is also welcoming fresh apples, pears, and carrots. From dinners to desserts, late summer produce dominates each meal to give us one last taste of summer.

Heirloom Tomato Tart

You might have seen heirloom tomatoes in late summers – bigger than average in size, vibrant and colorful. These tomatoes add a certain rustic yet juicy texture to the classic tomato tart. The buttery pie crust and creamy herbed ricotta serve as the perfect backdrop for these heirloom tomatoes to shine. Full Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Tart

Ground Turkey Peppers

I see peppers, and my mind immediately starts sprouting ideas for different fillings to make stuffed peppers for the upcoming dinner. Turkey fillings add such a wholesome touch to the entire recipe. Not to mention all the protein that is added to this vibrant dinner. Talk about nutrition and aesthetics going hand-in-hand. Full Recipe: Ground Turkey Peppers

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

If you are in the mood for less protein and more Mediterranean, you would love this variation of stuffed peppers. In this, the peppers are stuffed with couscous mixed with seasonal vegetables, drizzled with lemon juice, and topped with feta cheese. Full Recipe: Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Zucchini Tomato Tart

As the final harvest of zucchini and tomatoes is coming in strong, it’s time to make as much of this zucchini tomato tart as possible. The tender texture of zucchini paired with juicy cherry tomatoes serves as the perfect summer topping on a buttery, flaky pie crust. Full Recipe: Zucchini Tomato Tart

Grilled Zucchini Summer Squash

Fire up that grill for a final spell of grilled zucchini and summer squash. Since ripe zucchini and summer squash are tender, cut them lengthwise, and allow them a few-minute soak in balsamic vinegar before introducing them to the grill. Full Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Summer Squash

Pear Arugula Salad

Pears start appearing in late summer, right before fall starts. These pears are a little raw, giving tangy undertones and a crunchy texture, perfect for this pear arugula salad. The peppery arugula serves as the perfect base for this salad, complete with a white vinaigrette dressing. Full Recipe: Pear Arugula Salad

Apple Pecan Salad

Earthy pecans, crunchy greens, juicy apples, and fresh broccoli are tossed together in this delicious salad. The maple dressing gives this salad a classic late summer/early fall vibe that is hard to beat during early September days. Full Recipe: Apple Pecan Salad

Toffee Apple Cake

With apples in all the rage during late summer, it would be criminal not to try this toffee apple cake. Diced apple chunks keep the cake moist and juicy, while the warm toffee sauce seals the deal for this to become the best apple dessert in town. Full Recipe: Toffee Apple Cake

Zucchini Bundt Cake

There is no proper way of saying goodbye to zucchini without dessert. This classic, unconventional zucchini bundt cake is incredibly moist, with the generous addition of chocolate chips contributing to the sweetness of this cake. Full Recipe: Zucchini Bundt Cake

Carrot Cake

Give this carrot season a warm welcome by starting off with this deliciously moist carrot cake. The cherry on top is the brown butter cream cheese frosting that wonderfully complements the classic carrot texture and flavor in the cake. Full Recipe: Carrot Cake