How to Create a Delicious autumn Cheese & Fruit Board

Delicious cheese and fruit boards are some of my absolute favorite things things to create for date nights and for a simple treat for family and friends.

And they are so easy to put together. Basically, load up some of your favorite cheeses, fruits and even a bit of sweets on a big platter – and enjoy. This is from a chapter in my book Inspired Gatherings– here are few of my favorite things to include for a delicious And beautiful board for autumn.

Start with your fruit

I love to start with fresh fruit- you can use what is in season or your favorites- I like to add grapes, apricots, figs and berries. When it comes to adding a touch of autumn- think seasonal. You can also add roasted squash and other elements to help bring in the seasonal feeling.

Tip: I love to incorporate blackberries and apples or pears for autumn.

Layer the cheeses

A few favorite cheeses are Irish Cheddar, Brie and Tuscan Herb, feta and goat cheeses with cranberry or fig. Layer & arrange slices of each cheese in several areas of the board- and don’t forget forks or knives for placing and spreading on crackers.

Tip: Bring out those rich cheeses for autumn- think Blue and Roquefort, Aged Parmesan and delicious Brie and a berry stilton.

Scatter various crackers & a bit of preserves

Seed crackers and simple table water crackers are always good choices- but you can use any type of hearty crackers that you like. There are some absolute delicious rosemary crackers that I love to use as well for a bit of seasonal flavor.

Tip: Favorite crackers are always a good thing- in several types and flavors. Then mix in a delicious honey for topping and also a little cup of preserves.

Add a few handfuls of favorite nuts

Marcona almonds are always delicious on a cheese board- but you can use pecans or walnuts, hazelnuts or other favorites.

All about the olives

My husband is a huge greek olive fan- so we have them on repeat on the boards. I love to pick up the olive and feta mix at our local market. I tend to snaggle all the feta- he takes the olives. Kind of like that nursery rhyme I suppose. haha.

Don’t forget the sweets

Chunks of dark chocolate almond bark, hazelnut milk chocolate, white chocolate- depending on your choice of wine. Perfect little treat to enjoy after nibbles.

You can find more tips in my book Inspired Gatherings

and don’t miss what my friends are sharing today.

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