Build a gorgeous fall charcuterie board that’s filled with your favorite fall seasonal foods – from fresh apples to figs, to creamy Nutella and sweet honey, all combined with salty meats and cheese. This charcuterie board idea is perfect for a seasonal picnic, Friendsgiving, or date night!
Charcuterie, or graze boards, are my absolute favorite. I love putting together a gorgeous charcuterie board for the new season. This easy fall charcuterie board captures the fall season with fresh seasonal fruit, warm seasonal colors, and of course a mix of both sweet and savory delectables.
Ingredients needed for a fall charcuterie board
Below are some general guidelines for creating your own fall charcuterie board. But, remember the best part about creating a charcuterie board is the creation process itself! Feel free to add in any additional seasonal items on your board.
For a general rule of thumb, you’ll want –
- 3-4 slices of meat per person – a variety of flavors and textures
- 1-2 oz. of cheese per person – a variety of flavors and textures
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Dried seasonal fruit
- Assortment of nuts
Assortment of crackers, bread, or pretzels- Balance of sweet and salty items
- Fresh herbs for color
Items for your fall charcuterie board
Specifically for your fall charcuterie board, some great seasonal items would be
- Fresh apples, both green and red for color
- Dried figs
- Nuts – be sure to ask any guests if there’s a nut allergy
- Add in dips such as caramel, Nutella, or honey would pair well with fresh apples
How to build a fall charcuterie board
- Start by selecting the right board for your spread. You can use large cutting boards, slate boards, or large marble or ceramic platters.
- Once you know how many guests you’ll have, you can begin choosing your meats. You’ll want 3-4 slices of meat per person, but also a variety of flavors and textures.
- Select 1-2 oz. of cheese per person, again choosing a variety of flavors and textures. I recommend a balance between soft and hard cheese and mild and robust flavors.
- Add in both fresh and dried seasonal fruit.
- Add in an assortment of nuts.
- Add in an assortment of crackers, bread, or pretzels in both shape and flavor.
- Begin assembling your board – think of your board as a blank canvas and let your creativity flow. I recommend starting with the larger items and then filling in from there.
In this fall charcuterie board, I used the following –
- Granny Smith apples
- Honeycrisp apples
- White cheddar cheese
- Gouda cheese
- Soft brie cheese, remove the top rind and drizzle with raw honey
- Nutella
- Spicy mustard
- Prosciutto
- Salami
- Capocollo
- Calabrese
- Candied maple bacon
- Pecans
- Large pretzel sticks
Recipe FAQs and Notes
How much food should I buy for my fall charcuterie board?
A general rule of thumb is 3-4 slices of meat per person, and 1-2 oz. of cheese per person. From there you can add in the additional items, also based on your guest count.
What cheese goes well on a charcuterie board?
Choose a variety of flavors and textures. I recommend a balance between soft and hard cheese and mild and robust flavors. Also, look for fun seasonal cheese options that are available during the fall season.
Recipe tips and variations
- Time-saving tip – slice any cheese or fruit the night before and store in an air-tight container overnight.
- Be sure to ask your guests about food allergies! You don’t want to include items that your guests may be allergic to.
- Get creative – add in fruit jams and spreads, chocolate, or whatever you’d like! A delicate balance between flavors and textures is key!
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Fall Charcuterie Board
Fall Charcuterie Board
Build a gorgeous fall charcuterie board that's filled with your favorite fall seasonal foods - from fresh apples to figs, to creamy Nutella and sweet honey, all combined with salty meats and cheese. This board is perfect for a seasonal picnic, Friendsgiving, or date night!
Ingredients
- 3-4 slices of meat per person – a variety of flavors and textures
- 1-2 oz. of cheese per person – a variety of flavors and textures
- Fresh seasonal fruit
- Dried seasonal fruit
- Assortment of nuts
- Assortment of crackers, bread, or pretzels
- Balance of sweet and salty items
- Fresh herbs for color
Instructions
- Start by selecting the right board for your spread. You can use large cutting boards, slate boards, or large marble or ceramic platters.
- Once you know how many guests you’ll have, you can begin choosing your meats. You’ll want 3-4 slices of meat per person, but also a variety of flavors and textures.
- Select 1-2 oz. of cheese per person, again choosing a variety of flavors and textures. I recommend a balance between soft and hard cheese and mild and robust flavors.
- Add in both fresh and dried seasonal fruit.
- Add in an assortment of nuts.
- Add in an assortment of crackers, bread, or pretzels in both shape and flavor.
- Begin assembling your board – think of your board as a blank canvas and let your creativity flow. I recommend starting with the larger items and then filling in from there.
Notes
- Great items for the fall season - fresh apples, both green and red for color, dried figs, nuts - be sure to ask any guests if there's a nut allergy
- Add in dips such as caramel, Nutella, or honey
- Time-saving tip – slice any cheese or fruit the night before and store in an air-tight container overnight.
- Be sure to ask your guests about food allergies! You don’t want to include items that your guests may be allergic to.
- Get creative – add in fruit jams and spreads, chocolate, or whatever you’d like! A delicate balance between flavors and textures is key!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 132mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 7g
The recipes included on this website are written and produced for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist or medical professional, and the nutritional data on this site have not been evaluated or approved by a nutritionist, registered dietician ,or other medical professionals.
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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