Trending Fall Flavors This Year

August 08, 2019

It may feel too early to start thinking about the fall season, but when you are in the restaurant industry, it’s never too early! When it comes to planning out a menu and tweaking items for the seasons, starting now will give you a headstart, and an ordering plan. Pumpkin generally takes the lead in the fall, but there are so many other flavors that are brimming with spice and heartiness. Check out these delicious ingredient choices that you may want to add to your menu to add some fun.

Apples

So … apples are basically the old pumpkin. They are the official fruit of fall, so they really will never go out of style. In just a few short weeks, these flavorful fruits will be hitting the farmer’s markets and roadside stands, so it’s the perfect time to make your connections, place your orders and get ready for the season. Apples are great for pies, kinds of butter, sauces, and more. You can use the apple flavor for steaming hot drinks or unique appetizers.

Beer

While ice cold beers are great for summer evenings, there is just something about gathering around the fire pit at your restaurant with friends and sipping a frothy brew. It’s a great time to trade out the lighter ales from summer and bring in the porter, stout and warm fall brews. The Autumn season invites those fall flavors in beers like pumpkin, wheat, oak, vanilla, malt, and spicy pepper or cinnamon.

Brown Butter

This French technique is where butter is cooked long enough to turn the milk and salt particles brown. It also removes the water from the butter. The result? A nutty flavor that makes a complex sauce - perfect for sweet items like cakes and donuts, or even savory items!

Figs

If you’re looking for a hidden treasure to fall, you’ll find it in figs. The may season starts at the end of summer and then goes through fall. Pair these with goat cheese or cream cheese or cured meats and you’ll have the perfect combination of sweet and salty, nutty, creamy and warm.

Chai

Oh, chai, the warm and rich flavors are literally the home filled scent of fall. The hints of clove and pepper, paired with the blend of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, ginger, and allspice make for the perfect essence in dressings, soups, stews, cakes and more. It’s similar to pumpkin pie spice, but not as sweet, and one of fall’s favorite spices.

Maple Syrup

If you’re looking for something that is perfectly paired with the seasonal flavors, you’re going to love incorporating more maple into your menu. It has a rich, nutty sweetness, and is the perfect way to enhance the items on your fall menu. You can use it as a glaze for many different types of meat, as well as a way to enhance the flavors of desserts and drinks.

Pear

If there is anything that will rival the apple during fall, it’s the pear. Early ripening pear varieties include Bartlett, Clapp Favorite, and Orca. They are delicious in appetizers and entrees, as well as desserts. The subtle, sweet flavor is also surprisingly delicious with both salty and spicy flavors!

Feeling Like Fall

Okay, well, if you step outside of your Missouri restaurant, you probably won’t agree. But sometimes fall is more in your heart than in the weather surrounding. It won’t be long before customers will flock to your restaurant in the evenings to watch the game, gather around your outdoor courtyard, and enjoy the festive fall flavors on your menu. Find ways to celebrate the season, because it’s going to be delicious.

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