The Best Fall Charcuterie Board

Make the perfect fall charcuterie board with flavors and colors inspired by autumn. It’s a no-fuss appetizer option for hosting the ultimate fall gathering!

This stunning fall charcuterie board idea is a must-have for any autumn affair!

Wow your guests and satisfy everyone’s cravings with the perfect centerpiece this cozy season.

Every bite from this fall-inspired charcuterie board is guaranteed to make you fall in love as we combine flavors and textures that will tantalize anyone’s taste buds.

And for hosts on a budget? This sensory experience won’t break the bank!

What Is A Fall Charcuterie Board?

A fall charcuterie board is a platter of appetizers, finger foods, and snacks inspired by the autumn season. For this autumn charcuterie board, we have seasonal harvests like pumpkins, plums, and figs. ?

Host an unforgettable gathering with a fall-themed charcuterie board and elevate your appetizers to new heights!

The assortment of fruits, veggies, bread, nuts, cheese, and meat creates a gorgeous display that will remind you of the colors and flavors of fall.

Whether it’s an intimate get-together, a larger gathering, or a Thanksgiving dinner, this appetizer platter is the centerpiece for a season filled with delicious memories.

But speaking of Thanksgiving celebrations, another eye-catching fall board you can make is our turkey charcuterie board.

That’s right; This Thanksgiving charcuterie board is a beautiful arrangement of treats in the shape of a turkey!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Fall festivities just got prettier and tastier with our fall charcuterie board. Recreate this easy feast now and dive into these perks:

• Perfect for Hosting: Autumn-themed boards make hosting effortless! This fall-themed charcuterie board is hassle-free to prepare, and cleaning afterward is a breeze even though it looks like something that took hours to create.
• Budget-Friendly: Please everyone’s palate without going over your fall soiree budget. Our autumn charcuterie board is packed with affordable crowd favorites that will guarantee happy smiles without emptying your wallet!
• For Every Palate: From soft to crunchy, sweet to savory, this platter got you covered! Everyone can combine whatever they want for the perfect appetizer right between their fingertips.

What Does This Autumn Charcuterie Board Taste Like?

This fall charcuterie board has something for everyone.

Savory fanatics can dive into a medley of fresh tomatoes, mixed olives, pickled cucumbers, crunchy nuts, juicy ham, crusty French bread, and addictive breadsticks.

But for my fellow sweet tooths, you’ll also be satisfied with the board’s selection of sweet options like grapes, berries, plums, cookies, and to perfectly capture the essence of fall: dried apricots and figs!

I suggest trying contrasting flavors as well and letting your creativity run wild. For example, have you tried cheddar cheese with fresh apple applices?

And for the perfect beverage this cozy season, try our delicious pumpkin spice Vietnamese iced coffee with this fall board. ?

Is This Fall Themed Charcuterie Board Healthy?

This autumn charcuterie board is not just a visual appeal and feast for the stomach.

It’s also a nutritional powerhouse featuring antioxidant-packed tomatoes and berries, wholesome nuts for healthy fats, and an array of bread options to satisfy everyone while waiting for the main dish.

It’s a wholesome appetizer idea that you can even customize to accommodate dietary restrictions. Make it dairy-free or completely vegan by using substitutes!

What Are The Benefits Of A Fall Charcuterie Board?

The effortless charm of this autumn charcuterie board will elevate your autumn gatherings.

It’s a great way to please your guests and have a stunning arrangement on your table. But despite the Pinterest-worthy look, this fall board is actually composed of affordable ingredients that still perfectly capture the season’s flavors and colors!

You don’t need to spend much of your time or allocate a huge budget to entertain a crowd.

So next time you’re looking for an appetizer idea this autumn season, why not prepare this platter for an instant wow factor, even for picky eaters?

Ingredients For This Fall Charcuterie Board

• Pumpkin – The focal point of our autumn charcuterie board is the iconic symbol of the season: pumpkin! I used two colors of pumpkins for our platter.
• French loaf – You can use any bread you like, but baguettes are just so versatile for snacks and appetizers.
• Grilled olives – We’ll have two types of olives in this fall charcuterie board. Grilled olives are my personal fave, especially with cherry tomatoes.
• Cherry tomatoes – The vibrant and healthy cherry tomatoes are delicious with olives, ham, or cheese!
• Pickled cucumbers – We’ll also have pickled cucumbers to have some sour-salty crunch in the appetizer spread.
• Green pickled olives – This fall charcuterie board has regular pickled green olives and grilled olives.
• Grapes – I used two types of grapes for a pop of color.
• Strawberries – Delicious on their own, and you can also serve them chilled.
• Plums -I recommend trying plums with mixed nuts!
• Blueberries – Besides strawberries, we’ll also have blueberries on this fall board.
• Mixed nuts – Crunchy and easily addictive while mingling with everyone at the autumn party.
• Dried apricots – Sweet and delicious, especially with mixed nuts.
• Dried figs – Of course, our fall-inspired charcuterie board will be incomplete without seasonal fruits like figs.
• Cheddar cheese – You can also add your favorite cheeses to the fall grazing board. Having a wide variety of cheeses is always great for any charcuterie board.
• Ham – I chose pork ham for an easy crowd-pleaser.
• Apple – Figs, apples, and pumpkins? Nothing embraces fall more than this arrangement!
• Eti Form cookies – You can use any cookies or biscuits for variety on your fall charcuterie. Some also like butter biscuits!
• Breadsticks – I used Grissini breadsticks to provide more bread options in this platter.
• Oatmeal cookies – I added Eti Burcak cookies to the feast, but you can swap them with any of your favorite oatmeal cookies. I feel like oatmeal cookies just complement this fall charcuterie board over other types of cookies.

Tools Needed To Prepare This Fall Charcuterie Board

• Charcuterie board for the display
• Knife for slicing the components of the fall charcuterie

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For This Autumn Charcuterie Board

Pomegranate

It’s only fitting to feature more fall fruits on this seasonal charcuterie board, and I’m sure your guests will also love pomegranates!

But for those unsure about trying this unique-looking fruit, we have written about what pomegranates taste like. Find out why people are going through all the hoops of opening pomegranates just to get the seeds.

Dried cranberries

Add more dried fruits to the beautiful wood board and experiment with different color and texture combinations. Dried cranberries would fit well into an autumn charcuterie board.

Pumpkin spice cookies

Of course, a fall-themed charcuterie board will be incomplete without pumpkin spice! Besides serving a pumpkin spice latte, your guests might adore pumpkin spice cookies.

I also think these super easy chai spiced sugar cookies will be fantastic for our amazing charcuterie board.

How To Make A Fall Charcuterie Board

Ingredients:

• 2 pcs pumpkin (I used two colors)
• ½ whole grain French loaf
• ½ cup grilled olives
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes
• ½ cup pickled cucumbers
• ½ cup green pickled olives
• 2 cups grapes (I used two types)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 2 pcs plums
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• ½ cup dried apricots
• ½ cup dried figs
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, cubed
• 6 slices ham
• ½ apple, sliced
• 5 pcs Eti Form cookies
• ½ cup breadsticks (I used Grissini)
• 5 pcs oatmeal cookies (I used Eti Burcak cookies)

Tools you need:

• Charcuterie board
• Knife

Instructions:

STEP 1: Gather the ingredients for your fall charcuterie board. 

STEP 2: Place the pumpkins and grapes on the board. Add the bowls of cherry tomatoes, pickles, and olives. 

STEP 3: Place the cheddar cheese cubes and ham slices in the center of the fall charcuterie. Arrange the cookies on the corners, the French bread at the top, and the fruits at the side. 

STEP 4: Finish your autumn charcuterie board by filling the gaps with the rest of the fruits and nuts. Enjoy! 

What To Serve With A Fall Themed Charcuterie Board

This fall-themed charcuterie board makes the perfect appetizer platter before autumn classics like butternut squash soup, baked potato casserole, or a hearty shepherd’s pie! ?

But for the desserts, let’s not limit ourselves to tradition.

You can try these irresistible desserts that are perfect for fall.

Our dessert nachos with mixed berries and cinnamon will get you addicted, and these caramelly apple cinnamon brownies are the perfect substitute for apple pie!

Tips About Making An Autumn Charcuterie Board

This DIY fall charcuterie board idea is ready to go and delight your guests. But to make it extra special, I want to share the following:

• Remember to add the nuts and biscuits to the festive board at the last minute. When setting up grazing boards and charcuterie boards, you don’t want crunchy appetizer items to sit out for too long.
• Try our perfectly crusty French baguette recipe for your autumn charcuterie board! It makes the best crostini!
• If you love dips, some delicious options for this fall-themed charcuterie board are whipped feta or peanut butter!

How To Store A Fall Charcuterie Board

So how do you store leftovers from this autumn charcuterie board? Here are some suggestions:

• Fridge: Wrap your charcuterie board in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for a few days. But if you served the fruits chilled, remove them first, as they’ll turn mushy and might affect the textures of the other treats on the board.
• Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing your leftover fall-themed charcuterie board. This is why it’s important to plan your portions for the party or set the board with a few items at a time. You can always refill the platter throughout the party.

What To Put On A Fall Charcuterie Board

So what can you put on a fall-themed charcuterie board?

Take inspiration from the colors and flavors of the cozy season, like what we did on this fall board. Combine colors from autumn’s natural palette and feature familiar fall flavors like cinnamon.

Seasonal produce like figs and pumpkins can also be your focal point. And since we’re talking about a fall charcuterie board, I think bread, biscuits, and nuts just add that rustic charm that fits the season.

Do You Eat Charcuterie With Your Hands?

There is no single “correct” way to eat charcuterie, but of course, you should set the board with treats that can easily be picked by hand.

It’s up to the guests if they prefer to use utensils or just their fingertips.

So if you’re curious if it’s ever okay to eat a charcuterie board with your hands, yes!

But for larger gatherings and to keep everything sanitary, I suggest offering cocktail forks and toothpicks to the guests. ?

FAQ About Fall Charcuterie

Conclusion

This is the ultimate fall charcuterie board to elevate your autumn gatherings to new heights!

This appetizer board is a feature of fall’s harvest. Its tantalizing flavors, vibrant colors and enjoyable textures are irresistible for the eyes and taste buds.

I’m sure your guests will also enjoy picking and pairing their favorites. And as the host, you don’t even need to spend hours preparing this masterpiece!

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