Autumn-inspired board with cheeses, fresh fruits, nuts, cured meats, and sweet-savory accents for easy entertaining.
# Ingredients:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz creamy brie, wedge portions
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, separated into small clusters
09 - 1 bunch green grapes, separated 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 - 1/2 cup roasted almonds
15 - 1/2 cup candied pecans
16 - 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
→ Accompaniments
17 - 1/2 cup fig jam
18 - 1/2 cup honey
19 - 1 cup assorted olives
20 - 1/2 cup cornichons or gherkins
21 - 1 French baguette, sliced
22 - 1 box assorted crackers
# Instructions:
01 - Place a large wooden serving board or platter on your work surface.
02 - Position cheeses in separate sections, slicing some pieces for convenient serving.
03 - Fold or roll cured meats and place them nestled around the cheeses.
04 - Scatter grape clusters and fan out apple and pear slices attractively around the board.
05 - Fill open spaces with pomegranate seeds and dried apricots for bursts of color.
06 - Sprinkle roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds evenly for texture variation.
07 - Spoon fig jam, honey, olives, and cornichons into small bowls or ramekins and set them on the board.
08 - Top off the board with sliced baguette and assorted crackers to complete the arrangement.
09 - Add a few sprigs of fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme for visual appeal and aroma.
10 - Present immediately and invite guests to create their own combinations.
