Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fruit is so delightful. Seriously! As much as your brains might go to easy casseroles and cozy winter soups when the first day of winter arrives, there are seasonal winter fruits available and quite literally ripe for the picking no matter where you live. Although you probably have access to pretty much everything all year round, the old adage of "fresh is best" does apply to fruit, so it's smart to know what to choose.

So which winter fruits in season can you find? Why, check out this handy list right here! Depending on where you live in the country, options will vary at your local farmers' market if they are still open, but most on this list will be available at the supermarket. That's all thanks to the regions with warmer climates like Florida, so you'll definitely find what they do best like lots of citrus. But there are also some colder climate options on this list, too, like long-lasting apples.

While you can keep the bountiful berries for the summer months, look forward to all amazing snacking, cooking, and baking options available to you while it's still cold. Just like winter vegetables, there are so many recipes to try with them: pomegranate recipes like a margarita, pear recipes like pies and tarts, as well as recipes that are sweet and savory like the ultimate winter salad! Are your creative juices flowing now? Good! Scroll through and see what's available this winter.