Fall Charcuterie Board

Celebrate fall flavors with this festive fall charcuterie board featuring seasonal treats from Trader Joe’s and more!

Perfect for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or autumn gatherings, this board offers a delicious mix of meats, cheeses, fruits, and sweet snacks to impress your guests.

Fall Charcuterie Board Using Trader Joe’s Seasonal Items

It’s officially the ‘Ber season (October, November, and December), the holiday season filled with lots of food, friends, family, and fun.

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of a good charcuterie board filled with all of my favorite things and some new seasonal items that are perfect for enjoying during the fall season. 

Since our Trader Joe’s store opened in East Lansing, Michigan, earlier this summer, I’ve been able to shop more often at TJ’s, which means more goodies to use on my charcuterie board. 

With seasonal favorites like pumpkin cranberry crisps, Frederick’s Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese, and Trader Joe’s unique fall treats, this board is ideal for a cozy autumn gathering or holiday party. Whether hosting a Friendsgiving or enjoying light snacks before Thanksgiving, this board offers a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and festive flavors.

What’s on our Trader Joe’s Fall Charcuterie Board:

This fall charcuterie board features savory meats like roast beef, spicy uncured charcuterie, and Columbus peppered salame, balanced with cheeses such as Frederick’s Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese and truffle-infused Italian cheese.

For a sweet touch, we’ve included Trader Joe’s pumpkin-flavored Joe-Joes, maple leaf cookies, and creamy Toscana with Coastal Syrah. Fresh fruits like pomegranate seeds, North Bay Produce blackberries, and black grapes bring vibrant color and freshness. At the same time, crackers and seasonal snacks like pumpkin spice cookies and rosemary croissant croutons add the perfect crunch.

Meats:

• Slices of Roast Beef
• Spicy Uncured Charcuterie Selection
• Fredericks’ Prosciutto
• Columbus Peppered Salame

Cheeses:

• Frederick’s Cranberry Cinnamon Goat Cheese (Meijer)
• Italian Truffle Cheese
• Triple Cream Brie with Wild Mushrooms (Trader Joe’s)
• Rosemary & Olive Oil Asiago (Trader Joe’s) 
• Creamy Toscana / Coastal Syrah (Trader Joe’s)
• Clarina Vintage Cheese

Crackers & Savory Snacks:

• Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Cranberry Crisps
• Trader Joe’s Savory Thin Crackers
• Organic Everything Bagel Chips
• Trader Joe’s Green Olive Flats Italian Linguae Crackers
• Seasoned Pretzels
• Trader Joe’s Rosemary Croissant Croutons

Sweet Treats:

• Trader Joe’s Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies
• Trader Joe’s Maple Leaf Cookies
• Trader Joe’s Brown Butter Salted Caramel Mini Biscotti
• Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mousse Pumpkins
• Pumpkin-Flavored Joe-Joes (TJ’s)
• Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy
• Trader Joe’s Apple Shortbread Cookies
• Pumpkin Candy
• Macarons (Marie Antoinette Black Tea, Blackcurrant, Apple Cinnamon, Strawberry Vanilla, Lemon Raspberry Mint, Chocolate Passion Fruit, Raspberry) (Costco)

Fresh Fruits:

• Pomegranate Seeds
• Ramboutan Sweete & Juicy
• Raspberries
• North Bay Produce Blackberries
• North Bay Produce Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Black Grapes

Nuts:

• Sea Salt Dry Roasted Pistachios
• Trader Joe’s Maple Spiced Nut Mix

Miscellaneous:

• Sweet Petite Snack Crunchers

Reasons Why You Should Make This Autumn Charcuterie Board:

Festive Variety: The board combines traditional charcuterie elements like meats and cheeses with fall-inspired treats like pumpkin spice pretzels, apple shortbread cookies, and maple spiced nut mix, perfect for autumn gatherings.

Easy Entertaining: It’s ideal for hosting parties like Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or an autumn harvest gathering. It offers something for every palate, from savory rosemary & olive oil Asiago to the indulgence of chocolate mousse pumpkins. 

Balance of Sweet & Savory: Combining fresh fruits such as raspberries and blackberries alongside sweet macarons and savory crackers creates a balanced spread that satisfies both sweet and salty cravings.

Trader Joe’s Influence: If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s seasonal items, here’s a fun and unique way to enjoy them this season. 

How to Create this Fall Charcuterie Board using Trader Joe’s seasonal items:

Prep and Presentation Tips: Arrange the board with a mix of colors and textures to create a visually appealing display. Group similar flavors together, such as placing the meats and cheeses in the center and surrounding them with fruits, crackers, and sweets for a beautiful, seasonal look.

Portioning and Serving: This board is great as a light snack for a party of 6-8 people, or it can be expanded for larger gatherings. For a more filling option, add extra proteins or breads. Serve with small plates so guests can quickly grab and mix their favorite bites.

Storage and Freshness: Keep cheeses chilled until ready to serve, and store crackers and cookies in airtight containers to preserve their crispness.

How to Store Charcuterie Leftovers:

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days, but to avoid sogginess, separate meats and cheeses from the crackers.

This board offers something for every palate, making it a crowd-pleasing option for gatherings like Friendsgiving or a cozy autumn harvest party.

Happy Fall, y’all!