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Fresh Summer Charcuterie Grazing Board with Stone Fruit Perfect for Entertaining

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A quick and easy charcuterie board featuring seasonal stone fruit, cured meats, cheeses, nuts, and fresh herbs, perfect for summer entertaining and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

  • Seasonal stone fruit: peaches, nectarines, plums, or apricots, sliced
  • Cured meats: prosciutto, salami, or soppressata
  • Manchego cheese, sliced into wedges
  • Goat cheese or fresh mozzarella balls
  • Variety of crackers (water crackers, multigrain)
  • Sliced baguette or rustic bread, toasted if desired
  • Toasted almonds or Marcona almonds
  • Fresh basil or mint leaves
  • Local honey for drizzling
  • Fig jam or stone fruit preserves (optional)
  • Olives or cornichons
  • Optional: almond crackers or gluten-free bread for dietary needs
  • Optional: crispy bacon slices or chili flakes for added depth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit: rinse and pat dry stone fruit. Slice peaches, nectarines, and plums into thin wedges or bite-sized chunks. Keep some whole apricots or halved cherries for variety.
  2. Slice the meats: arrange thin slices of prosciutto and salami on a plate. Fold or loosely roll slices for presentation.
  3. Cut the cheeses: slice manchego into wedges or thin slices. Place goat cheese or fresh mozzarella balls whole or torn into chunks. Bring soft cheeses to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
  4. Toast nuts and bread (optional): lightly toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Slice baguette thinly and toast in a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5-7 minutes until crisp but not browned.
  5. Arrange the board: place cheese chunks and bowls of olives, nuts, and jam as anchors. Nestle fruit slices around cheeses, add meats in between to create layers of color and texture. Scatter fresh basil or mint leaves throughout. Drizzle honey over fruit and cheese just before serving.
  6. Add final touches: sprinkle flaky sea salt over stone fruit and cheeses. Place crackers and toasted bread along the edges for easy access.

Notes

Bring cheeses to room temperature before serving to enhance flavor and texture. Use ripe but firm stone fruit to avoid mushiness. Drizzle local honey and sprinkle flaky sea salt to enhance flavors. Assemble the board no more than an hour before serving to keep freshness. Store leftovers in airtight containers separately for up to 2 days. Toast bread and nuts briefly before serving leftovers to revive crunch.

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Keywords: charcuterie board, summer recipe, stone fruit, entertaining, easy appetizer, grazing board, seasonal fruit, prosciutto, manchego, fresh herbs

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