How to Make the Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board

There is nothing like a fabulous charcuterie board, especially when it comes to overflowing seasonal displays of meats, cheese, and fruits. Grazing platters seem so difficult, but with the right ingredients and fillers – they aren’t so hard after all! To kick off the new school year, I put together a fall inspired charcuterie board for my daughters. They LOVE a good ‘sharcooderdy,’ but I felt the need to step up my game in design.

Here is how to make the perfect fall charcuterie board with a mixture of autumn inspired savory and sweet ingredients.

How to Make the Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are kid-friendly and can be a fun family activity for the fall. The best way to make a charcuterie board is to listen to your stomach – just make sure to include your favorite autumn flavors. I spent a lot of time googling ideas for a harvest grazing board and here is what I found to be the most popular ingredients.

• Meats (2-3) – Capicola, Proscuitto, Salami
• Cheese (3-5) – Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar, Goat Cheese, Brie
• Nuts – Pistachios, pumpkin seeds, candied walnuts
• Fruit – Apples, pears, figs, dried fruits, berries, grapes
• Spreads – Fruit preserves, pumpkin hummus, apple butter, red pepper jelly
• Starches – French bread slices, tortilla chips, pita chips, crackers
• Others – Chocolate, candy, trail mix, olives, gherkins
• Garnishes – Real mini pumpkins, faux leaves, cranberries, fresh herbs

The options for a fall charcuterie board are endless, however I think the most important items to include are two fall must haves: pumpkins and/or apples. Keep in mind that there are no rules – you can create a savory board, a sweet board, or a combination of both!

How to Assemble a Fall Charcuterie Board

When it comes to assembling a charcuterie board, here are a few easy steps to follow.

1. Choose your board – make sure it’s food friendly!
2. Place your big items – such as blocks of cheese or sliced meats – around the board.
3. Add crackers or bread, spreading them out on the board.
4. Fill small ramekins or bowls with spreads or nuts.
5. Fill in gaps with fresh and/or dried fruit.
6. Garnish with edible or faux seasonal decor.

Are you looking for more instructions? This post was very helpful!

Orange Gingham Tablecloth // Orange Pumpkin Gingham Tea Towels // Charcuterie Board with Plastic Lid // Pumpkin Charcuterie Board // Pumpkin Cheese Knife // Leaf Cheese Knife

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