Description
The air is crisp, apples and squashes are in season, and pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere — it's time for fall charcuterie boards!
This tutorial will walk you through the seasonal produce and products to include as well as how to put together a balanced charcuterie board!
Ingredients
Meats: Choose 1-2, 2-4 oz of each
- Salami
- Proscuitto
- Pepperoni
- Sopressata
- Capocollo
- Deli ham
- Sliced roast beef
- Deli turkey
- Smoked salmon
- Pâté
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Beef or turkey sticks, cut to smaller lengths if necessary
Cheeses: Choose 1-2, 2-4 oz of each
- Sharp cheddar
- Goat cheese chevre
- Prairie Breeze
- Gouda
- Smoked cheddar
- Blue cheese (not too crumbly)
- Brie
Seasonal Fruits: Choose 1-2
- Apples
- Pears
- Grapes
- Figs (fresh or dried)
- Persimmons
- Citrus fruits (orange wedges, Cuties)
- Pomegranate
- Dried cranberries or apricots
Veggies: Choose 1-2 (optional)
- Pumpkin and squash (great for decoration)
- Carrots (cut carrots or baby carrots)
- Pickled beets
Extras: Choose 1-4 (optional)
- Crackers (particularly seasonal varieties)
- Graham crackers
- Pork Rinds or Cracklings
- Nuts (toasted or raw, particularly walnuts, pecans, or pistachios)
- Jams/jellies (keep it seasonal with fig jam, cranberry jam, or apple jam)
- Stovetop Apple Butter
- Maple Pumpkin Butter
- Dark chocolate
Toppings/Garnishings: Choose 1-2 (optional)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or sage)
- Drizzle of honey (I often use this over goat cheese or other spreadable cheeses!)
Instructions
- Choose the foods you'd like to include on your charcuterie board from the list above. Keep in mind that most charcuterie boards include meats, cheese, either fruits or veggies, and something crunchy like crackers or nuts. Use the toppings/garnishings, nuts, and/or dried fruits to fill in gaps when putting together the board.