A delicious fall charcuterie board featuring a festive mix of sweet, savory, and pumpkin-accented elements. It's perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving appetizers, or cozy movie nights.
Start with the cheeses — slice the Gruyère, cheddar and parmesan into bite-sized pieces or thin rectangles. Crumble or slice the cranberry and spiced pumpkin goat cheeses and place each in its own small bowl or ramekin if they’re softer.
Place the pumpkin cheese ball — position it off to one side of the board as a festive fall accent or have it centered, and be sure it’s easy to access with a spreading knife nearby.
Add the remaining cheeses — arrange the sliced cheeses and goat cheeses in separate zones around the board, spaced apart to create visual balance.
Add the meats next — roll or fold the prosciutto, slice the smoked turkey sausage, and layer the pepperoni in loose overlapping stacks, tucking them naturally between and around the cheese sections.
Place the apricot jam — transfer the jam into a small bowl and tuck it near cheeses that pair well (Gruyère or parmesan is ideal).
Add crackers as structure — fan out the variety of crackers along the edges and in open channels between the cheeses and meats.
Fill in with texture and sweetness — scatter marcona almonds and pumpkin seeds in small clusters to fill gaps. Add the Trader Joe’s maple leaf cookies standing upright or slightly layered for a sweet, decorative element.
Final visual balance — make sure every area has a mix of soft, salty, crunchy and sweet — fill in empty gaps with cranberries and rosemary leaves.