Autumn Harvest Horn Plenty (Print Version)

A festive centerpiece featuring dried fruits, assorted nuts, and rustic cheeses perfect for harvest celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Nuts

01 - 1 cup dried apricots
02 - 1 cup dried figs
03 - 1 cup dried cranberries
04 - 1 cup dried apple rings
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes (optional)
06 - 1 cup walnuts
07 - 1 cup pecans
08 - 1 cup almonds

→ Cheeses

09 - 6 oz aged cheddar, cubed
10 - 6 oz creamy goat cheese, sliced
11 - 6 oz rustic blue cheese, crumbled
12 - 6 oz aged gouda, cubed

→ Crackers & Bread

13 - 2 cups rustic crackers or gluten-free crackers
14 - 1 small baguette, sliced

→ Garnishes

15 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
16 - Fresh thyme sprigs
17 - Edible flowers or seasonal leaves (optional)

→ Cornucopia Base

18 - 1 large wicker cornucopia basket or homemade edible bread horn (optional)

# How To:

01 - Place the cornucopia basket or bread horn on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Place the assorted cheeses inside the horn’s opening, allowing some pieces to spill outward for an abundant appearance.
03 - Distribute dried fruits and nuts around and spilling out of the horn, combining colors and textures to enhance visual appeal.
04 - Nestle crackers and baguette slices along the sides or interspersed among the fruits and nuts in small clusters.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and optional edible flowers for a festive, harvest-inspired touch.
06 - Present at room temperature, inviting guests to select their favorite bites.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doubles as a stunning table decoration—guests are genuinely amazed before they even taste anything.
  • There's no actual cooking required, so you can prepare it ahead and focus on other dishes while hosting.
  • Everyone finds something they love since the variety means there's truly something for every palate and dietary preference.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than 3–4 hours before serving so crackers stay crisp and cheeses don't sweat too much at room temperature.
  • If any cheese pieces look like they're getting too soft, arrange them more on top where air can reach them—exposure matters more than you'd think.
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses from a good cheese counter where they'll let you taste before you buy—this is where the real quality shows and the conversation with the cheesemonger becomes part of the fun.
  • Arrange everything on a large board with plenty of negative space around the horn so guests feel invited to pick and explore rather than feeling like they're raiding a crowded platter.
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