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Fall Foods in Canada | In Photos

Candied apples are some of the best seasonal treats

Most North American mammals are in the habit of hibernating around this time of year, and people are no exception. Forthis purpose, they make sure to gorge themselves on delicious seasonal treats, to ensure that they’re nice and plump tosurvive the vicious deep freeze of winter. …Ok, perhaps that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but come the frosty nip of autumn,Canadians certainly do like to console themselves with wonderful seasonal celebrations of food and family. We followed atypical Montreal family to see what kinds of delectable treats they like to prepare together around September and October.This falls into line with Canadian Thanksgiving, but these particular lip-smacking favourites tend to reappear throughoutthe fall months as seasonal local produce peaks. Try not to drool too much over your keyboards, dear readers.

Jack-o-Lanterns, in their pre-pumpkin pie phase

Pumpkins and other kinds of squash are typically carved to make jack-o-lanterns as above, but their juicy flesh can be alsobe used to make a variety of delicious foods like pies, soups and dense sweet breads. They are heavily available in lateSeptember and October, so Canadians make the best of them.

Twice baked potatoes are a Canadian favourite

Twice-baked potatoes are a comforting Thanksgiving side-dish, but can me made anytime (usually in fall or winter) towarm up shivering tummies.

Delicious barbecued turkey

This is typically a Thanksgiving or Christmas dish, and most people look forward to roasting their turkey once the air gets aslight chill and the leaves turn orange. Ottawa residents, who have apparently been experiencing wild-turkey relatedtroubles, will be delighted to know that turkey is less caloric and fatty than chicken, and on a barbecue, takes only about 2-3 hours to cook.

Pumpkin pies are a favourite in Canada

Here are dozens of miniature pumpkin pies, (arguably some of the best fall foods) which can easily be made from just onesmall or medium pumpkin. Pumpkins have an exceedingly high yield and are relatively low cost during the autumn(unfortunately for my waistline).

Pecan pies are gooey and delicious

Pecan and apple pies are also traditional favourites and every family seems to have their own version. No matter how youslice them, they’re always delicious!

A typical West-Coast treat, Nanaimo Bars

These devilishly delicious treats known as Nanaimo Bars hail all the way from British Columbia, and are named after thetown of Nanaimo, which is just about 85 kilometres West of Vancouver. There’s much dispute over whom, exactly,invented them (either an enterprising housewife or the mayor or Nanaimo from way back when) but one thing’s for sure:they’re a one of a kind Canadian dessert!

We hope you enjoyed this tantalizing taste of autumn, and we highly encourage you to try this Canadian fall food as soonas you can!

Furthermore, if you’re interested in experiencing autumn’s delights in Canada for yourself, be sure to try outNavut’s Neighborhood Finder to find out which seasonally-friendly spot is perfect for you!

(Photos: Special thanks to Catie Lee for making us all extremely hungry through her delicious photos.)