Fall brings crisp air, colorful leaves, and the sweetest apples you’ve ever tasted. This apple orchard charcuterie board captures all those autumn flavors in one beautiful spread.
You’ll combine creamy camembert and sharp cheddar with paper-thin prosciutto and fresh apple slices.
Add a dollop of apple butter here, a drizzle of caramel sauce there, and suddenly you have something that looks like it came from a fancy restaurant.
The best part? You don’t need any cooking skills to pull this off.
Just good ingredients and a little creativity with your arrangement.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This board brings together sweet and savory flavors that actually make sense together. The salty prosciutto pairs beautifully with sweet apple slices, while the creamy cheeses balance out the crunchy walnuts.
You can prep most of this ahead of time, making it perfect for entertaining. Just slice your apples and arrange everything about 30 minutes before guests arrive.
It’s also completely customizable.
Don’t like camembert? Swap in brie. Can’t find apple cider donuts? Regular donuts or even apple slices work just fine.
Ingredients
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into wedges
- 6 oz camembert cheese, left whole with rind
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 3-4 apple varieties (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala work well), cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toasted walnuts
- 4-6 mini apple cider donuts
- Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
- Small bowls for apple butter and caramel sauce
- Small spoons for spreads
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Instructions
Prepare your apples first. Core and slice them into thin wedges, about 1/4 inch thick. To prevent browning, you can brush them lightly with lemon juice or keep them in cold water until ready to use.
Choose your board. A large wooden cutting board or slate works perfectly. You want something at least 12 inches wide to give everything room to breathe.
Place your cheeses first. Put the camembert on one side of the board and arrange the cheddar wedges on the opposite side. This creates natural anchor points for the rest of your ingredients.
Add the small bowls. Place small bowls for apple butter and caramel sauce in empty spaces between the cheeses. Fill them just before serving to keep everything fresh.
Arrange the prosciutto. Fold or roll each slice and place them around the cheeses. Don’t worry about making it perfect – a little casual draping looks more natural.
Fan out the apple slices. Arrange different varieties in small groupings around the board. Try to keep similar colors together for the best visual impact.
Fill in with walnuts. Scatter the toasted walnuts in any remaining gaps. They add great texture and help fill out the board.
Add the donuts last. Place the apple cider donuts in the remaining spaces. If they’re large, you can cut them in half to make them easier to grab.
Finish with crackers. Arrange crackers or baguette slices around the edges of the board or in a separate basket nearby.
Serve immediately. Add small spoons to the apple butter and caramel sauce bowls, and let everyone dig in.
Pro tip: If you’re making this for a party, slice the apples and keep them in the fridge up to 2 hours ahead. Just pat them dry before arranging on your board.
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Apple Orchard Charcuterie Board
This Apple Orchard Charcuterie Board brings together the best flavors of fall in one stunning spread. Creamy camembert and sharp cheddar pair with salty prosciutto and crisp apple slices, while apple butter and caramel sauce add sweet finishing touches.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6–8 people 1x
Ingredients
- 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced into wedges
- 6 oz camembert cheese, left whole with rind
- 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 3–4 apple varieties (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala work well), cored and sliced
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup toasted walnuts
- 4–6 mini apple cider donuts
- Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
- Small bowls for apple butter and caramel sauce
- Small spoons for spreads
Instructions
- Prepare your apples first. Core and slice them into thin wedges, about 1/4 inch thick. To prevent browning, you can brush them lightly with lemon juice or keep them in cold water until ready to use.
- Choose your board. A large wooden cutting board or slate works perfectly. You want something at least 12 inches wide to give everything room to breathe.
- Place your cheeses first. Put the camembert on one side of the board and arrange the cheddar wedges on the opposite side. This creates natural anchor points for the rest of your ingredients.
- Add the small bowls. Place small bowls for apple butter and caramel sauce in empty spaces between the cheeses. Fill them just before serving to keep everything fresh.
- Arrange the prosciutto. Fold or roll each slice and place them around the cheeses. Don’t worry about making it perfect – a little casual draping looks more natural.
- Fan out the apple slices. Arrange different varieties in small groupings around the board. Try to keep similar colors together for the best visual impact.
- Fill in with walnuts. Scatter the toasted walnuts in any remaining gaps. They add great texture and help fill out the board.
- Add the donuts last. Place the apple cider donuts in the remaining spaces. If they’re large, you can cut them in half to make them easier to grab.
- Finish with crackers. Arrange crackers or baguette slices around the edges of the board or in a separate basket nearby.
- Serve immediately. Add small spoons to the apple butter and caramel sauce bowls, and let everyone dig in.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
