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Cozy Friendsgiving Charcuterie Board with Fall Fruit

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A no-cook, beautifully abundant charcuterie board featuring fall fruits like apples, pears, and figs alongside aged cheeses, cured meats, and sweet accompaniments. Perfect for sharing at a Friendsgiving or any cozy autumn gathering.

Ingredients

  • Aged Gouda (8 oz)
  • Brie (8 oz wheel)
  • Sharp Cheddar (8 oz)
  • Blue Cheese (4 oz)
  • Prosciutto (6 oz)
  • Salami (6 oz)
  • Chorizo (6 oz)
  • Honeycrisp Apples (2 large)
  • Bartlett Pears (2 large)
  • Fresh Figs (6-8)
  • Red Seedless Grapes (1 cup)
  • Honey (1/4 cup)
  • Fig Jam or Apple Butter (1/2 cup)
  • Mixed Nuts (1 cup)
  • Olives (1/2 cup)
  • Crackers and Bread (1-2 varieties)
  • Dried Apricots or Dates (1/2 cup, optional)
  • Dark Chocolate (2 oz, optional)
  • Fresh Herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Take cheeses out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving to bring to room temperature. Slice apples into thin wedges and pears into similar-sized slices. Toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Rinse grapes and pat dry. If using fresh figs, cut them in half lengthwise. Fold prosciutto into loose ribbons and slice salami into thin rounds.
  2. Place small bowls or ramekins on the board first in a triangle or square pattern. Fill with honey, fig jam, and olives.
  3. Place cheese wedges around the bowls at different points on the board. Leave brie whole with a small knife. Cut a few slices off the gouda and cheddar to show the interior. Place blue cheese in a corner.
  4. Fold prosciutto into loose ribbons and place in piles near the cheeses. Fan salami slices in a small pattern. Place chorizo in a separate pile.
  5. Scatter apple and pear slices around the board, filling gaps between cheese and meat. Place fig halves in clusters. Tuck bunches of grapes into empty spaces. If using dried apricots or dates, scatter them around.
  6. Fill any empty spaces with nuts, crackers, and small items. Put crackers in one or two clusters. Scatter nuts around the board. Add fresh herb sprigs for color.
  7. Drizzle a little honey over the brie or blue cheese. Add a small spoon to the jam bowl. Place cheese knives next to each cheese. Step back and fill any bare spots with extra crackers or nuts.

Notes

Don’t overcrowd the board; leave space between items. Layer flavors from mild to strong. Prep ingredients ahead but assemble no more than 2 hours before serving. Toss apple and pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. Keep crackers away from wet ingredients to avoid sogginess. Cheese tastes best at room temperature.

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Keywords: charcuterie board, Friendsgiving, fall fruit, appetizer, no-cook, cheese board, prosciutto, brie, gouda, figs, apples, pears

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