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seasonal fruit and cheese graze board

Filled with fresh seasonal fruits like plums and apples paired with a strong blue cheese and fresh bufala mozzarella garnished with candied pecans, cacao nibs, pumpkin seeds, and dried apricots.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Keyword: apple, blue cheese, charcuterie, cheese, cheese board, fall, fruits, plums, seasonal
Servings: 2 -4
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 package of blue cheese
  • 1 package of bufala mozzarella
  • 1 fresh baguette cut and toasted
  • 1 red plum thinly sliced
  • 1 black plum thinly scliced
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup of pecans
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • your choice of crackers
  • honey to serve
  • garnish: dried apricots pumpkin seeds, cacao nibs

Instructions

  • Start by preparing the candied pecans. Bring a small sauce pot to medium heat, add the butter and allow to melt. Add the pecans once melted and stir to coat cooking for 2 minutes . Add the brown sugar and continue to stir until melted and coated around the pecans for 3 minutes. Once the brown sugar has melted and starts to stick to the pecans turn the heat off and add in the cinnamon, toss to coat and transfer to a plate to dry. I like to serve the pecans warm but you can absolutely let them cool completely if you prefer
  • Place your baguette pieces in the oven at 425 degrees F to give them a light toast. Spray with olive oil and salt and pepper for a bit of flavour. Cook for 3-4 minutes until nice and golden. You can serve a mixture of toasted baguette and non toasted depending on your guests preference.
  • Next you'll want to place your cheese spread apart on your board, followed by your fruits, pickled veggie and meats if adding.
  • Last, place the dried fruits, nuts and bread to fill the remaining gaps, garnish your cheeses and sprinkled any seeds you want to incorporate.
  • Enjoy!