This week, treat yourself to new-season pears, including the adorable miniature paradise pears, Williams and the new vibrant QTee pears. Grown in Batlow, QTee pears—also known as Celina pears—are known for their striking red blush, crisp texture, and sweet, juicy flavour. Originating in Norway, QTee pears were introduced globally in 2014 and are a cross between the Williams pear and the stunning red-blushed French variety, Coloree de Juillet. To enjoy them at their best, ripen QTee pears at room temperature in your fruit bowl, keeping them separate from stonefruit.

Soft, delicate figs are scrumptious tossed into a salad with a little prosciutto and feta cheese or roasted in the oven on a tray with a drizzle of honey for a delicious dessert.

New-season Gala apples are back and ready to enjoy at your local greengrocer! Looking to try something different? Check out the SweeTango apples, a unique variety grown in orchards from Shepparton to the Yarra Valley. These apples hold the Guinness World Record for the loudest crunch—making them as exciting to eat as they are delicious

Dragon fruit, comes in two stunning varieties: one with crimson-red flesh and the other with white flesh, both dotted with tiny edible black seeds. For a simple and delicious way to enjoy dragon fruit, scoop the flesh straight from the skin or dice it into cubes, and add to a vibrant fruit salad or smoothie bowl.

Snap sweet and juicy lychees this week to enjoy for Lunar New Year. The season is ending shortly, and you don’t want to miss out on these exquisite tropical fruits.

Another favourite for Chinese New Year are longan, also known as ‘Dragons’ Eyes,’ are sold in clusters still attached to branches. Longans, have a sweet, jelly-like flesh similar to a lychee