Description

A stress-free, no-cook (mostly) fall charcuterie board featuring spiced candied pecans, artisan cheeses, cured meats, and seasonal fruits. Perfect for holiday parties or last-minute entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups raw pecan halves
3 tablespoons real maple syrup
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
1 small wheel Brie or Camembert (about 8oz)
6oz Sharp Cheddar, cubed or sliced
6oz Smoked Gouda, sliced
6oz Prosciutto or Salami
1 box sturdy crackers (e.g., water crackers or sesame seed)
1 cup fresh figs (halved) or grapes
2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), sliced
½ cup dried apricots or cranberries
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and sea salt. Stir until smooth and bubbly.
Pour pecans into the saucepan and stir vigorously until evenly coated in the syrup mixture.
Spread coated pecans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until caramelized and fragrant. Do not let them pile up.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on the pan until hardened.
While pecans cool, slice apples and toss with a little lemon juice to prevent browning. Halve figs and wash grapes.
Arrange the Brie wheel on a large board or platter. Place piles or slices of Cheddar and Smoked Gouda nearby.
Fold prosciutto into nests or roll salami slices and place near the cheeses.
Fan out or stack crackers in the empty spaces on the board.
Scatter apple slices, figs, grapes, and dried fruit around the board for an organic look.
Generously sprinkle the cooled candied pecans over the board.
Drizzle honey over the Brie.
Add small bowls with olives or pickled onions for height and variety.
Let the board sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow cheese to soften.

Notes

Ensure cheese is at room temperature before serving for best flavor. Candied pecans can be made up to 1 week ahead. Do not freeze the assembled board. If apples brown, keep them in lemon water until assembly.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Varied bites from th
Calories: 380
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 600
Fat: 24
Saturated Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 4
Protein: 12

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