An autumn-inspired board featuring seasonal fruits, cheeses, nuts, and meats for easy entertaining.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz creamy brie, in wedges
03 - 4.2 oz blue cheese, crumbled
04 - 4.2 oz smoked gouda, sliced
→ Cured Meats (optional)
05 - 3.5 oz prosciutto
06 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, thinly sliced
→ Fresh Fruits
08 - 1 bunch red grapes, divided into small clusters
09 - 1 bunch green grapes, divided into small clusters
10 - 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
11 - 2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
12 - 1 pomegranate, seeds removed
13 - 1 cup dried apricots
→ Nuts & Seeds
14 - ½ cup roasted almonds
15 - ½ cup candied pecans
16 - ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
17 - ½ cup fig jam
18 - ½ cup honey
19 - 1 cup assorted olives
20 - ½ cup cornichons or gherkins
21 - 1 French baguette, sliced
22 - 1 box assorted crackers
# How to Make It:
01 - Choose a large wooden serving board or platter as the foundation for the arrangement.
02 - Place the cheeses in distinct sections, slicing some to facilitate easy serving.
03 - Fold or roll each cured meat variety and position them around the cheeses.
04 - Arrange fresh fruits in vibrant clusters, fanning out apple and pear slices to enhance visual appeal.
05 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and dried apricots in open areas for color and sweetness.
06 - Evenly distribute roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds to introduce crunch and texture.
07 - Set fig jam, honey, olives, and cornichons in small bowls or ramekins and position them on the board.
08 - Use sliced baguette and assorted crackers to fill remaining spaces on the board.
09 - Optionally, adorn with fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme for a festive touch and serve immediately.
