Enjoy Harvest Season With a Fall Charcuterie Board
Your autumn is about to get a lot more decadent.
Sep 03, 2025
Do you feel that? It's the change in season, when summer Fridays turn into fall Fridays. We know they're not a real thing, but we wish they were so that we can leave the office early and head out tosee some foliageand drink somehot apple cider. While some mourn the loss of sunny days and fresh summer fruit (I can still taste thosejuicy peaches), we’re going to celebrate autumn with a fall charcuterie board that’s inspired by the colors of the season and paired with aglass (or two) of wine.
The orange and yellow colored leaves are reflected in the dried apricots and orange slices, as well as thefresh persimmonson this board, while purple grapes create a beautiful contrast across the spread.
READ MORE: What Is a Persimmon?
The main component of anycharcuterie boardis, well, thecharcuterie. Two kinds of salami are optimal. Go with any salami, whether it's mildly spiced fromCasalingoor an earthy-flavored one fromOlli Salumeria.
For the non-meat eaters, add a bowl of dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) or roasted red and yellow peppers to continue the fall color theme. Tuck green olives andcrackersinto any empty spaces so your fall charcuterie board becomes a veritable cornucopia oftasty snacks. (What exactly is a cornucopia, anyway?)
No charcuterie board would be complete withoutcheese. My two picks are California Crafted Dry Jack and the rustic Tennessee Whiskey cheese from theClassic Epicurean Charcuterie and Cheese Collectionbecause the buttery dry Jack and smoky flavor of the Tennessee Whiskey pair great with the rest of the board. It’s always good to give guests options when it comes to cheese.
Photo and video byAnnie Siegfried.
