A colorful harvest board featuring a mix of cheeses, fruits, nuts, and savory sides perfect for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 5.3 oz aged cheddar, sliced
02 - 5.3 oz creamy brie, wedges
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, broken into small clusters
09 - 1 bunch green grapes, broken into small clusters
10 - 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
11 - 2 pears, cored and thinly sliced
12 - 1 pomegranate, seeds extracted
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
# How-To:
01 - Select a large wooden serving board or platter as the foundation for assembling.
02 - Position cheeses in distinct sections, slicing some pieces for ease of serving.
03 - Fold or roll the cured meats, placing them strategically around the cheeses.
04 - Distribute fresh fruit clusters artistically around the board, fanning thin slices of apple and pear for effect.
05 - Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and dried apricots into the remaining spaces for color and texture.
06 - Scatter roasted almonds, candied pecans, and pumpkin seeds to add crunch throughout.
07 - Place fig jam, honey, olives, and cornichons into small bowls or ramekins and arrange on the board.
08 - Fill any remaining gaps with sliced baguette and assorted crackers.
09 - Optionally garnish with fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme, then serve immediately allowing guests to create personalized bites.
