Fall Charcuterie Board - Elena McCown

The Fall Charcuterie Board by Elena McCown is a great way to enjoy both sweet and savory foods at a gathering in the fall. A lot of different meats, cheeses, fruits, and sides are put together to make this spread that looks great and tastes great. This charcuterie board is perfect for fall because it has roasted pumpkin and butternut squash that make it taste like fall.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb prosciutto
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• 1/2 lb salami
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• 1/2 lb aged cheddar cheese
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• 1/2 lb brie cheese
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• 1/2 cup fig jam
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• 1/2 cup honey
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• 1/2 cup candied pecans
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• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
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• 1 bunch of grapes
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• 1 small pumpkin
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• 1 small butternut squash
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• 1 baguette, sliced
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• 1/2 cup olives
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• 1/2 cup pickles
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Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 375F 190C

Cut the pumpkin and butternut squash into thin slices and roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized

Let them cool

Arrange the prosciutto and salami on the charcuterie board

Cut the aged cheddar and brie cheese into bite-sized pieces and place them on the board

Add small bowls of fig jam and honey to the board for dipping

Scatter candied pecans and dried cranberries over the board for a sweet touch

Arrange the grapes, roasted pumpkin, and butternut squash on the board for a fall-themed look

Slice the baguette and place the slices on the board

Add a bowl of olives and pickles for a savory contrast

Serve your Fall Charcuterie Board and enjoy!