Autumn Harvest Horn Plenty (Printable)

A vibrant centerpiece featuring dried fruits, nuts, and cheeses, perfect for autumn celebrations and seasonal gatherings.

# 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 into rounds or logs
11 - 6 oz rustic blue cheese, crumbled
12 - 6 oz aged gouda or similar hard cheese, 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)

# Method:

01 - Place the cornucopia basket or edible bread horn on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Position the cheeses inside the opening of the horn, allowing some pieces to spill outward for a plentiful appearance.
03 - Layer dried fruits and nuts around and spilling out of the horn, mixing colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Place crackers and bread slices along the sides or nestled among fruits and nuts in small clusters.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and optional edible flowers or seasonal leaves for a festive touch.
06 - Present at room temperature, allowing guests to select their preferred bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's the easiest way to look like you've spent hours in the kitchen when it takes just 25 minutes
  • Your guests get to graze and mingle instead of waiting for plated food, making the whole gathering feel more relaxed and festive
  • You can customize it completely around what cheeses and nuts you love, so it feels personally yours
  • It solves the eternal problem of what to do with your centerpiece—this one gets eaten and celebrated
02 -
  • Arrange everything at room temperature. Cold cheese loses its character and tastes too firm. Your guests will taste the difference
  • If you're making this more than two hours ahead, keep the fresh grapes separate and add them just before guests arrive—they'll start to shrivel in the dry air
  • The height of your arrangement is everything. Let things lean and angle upward. Flat arrangements lose all the magic
03 -
  • Make a small test arrangement on your kitchen counter the day before to visualize heights and color flow before the actual event—this takes pressure off the moment
  • Keep dried fruits in an airtight container until the last minute so they stay plump and don't dry out further in the air
  • If any piece breaks or falls during arrangement, eat it immediately as quality control—this is the only acceptable waste in this process
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