Autumn Harvest Horn Plenty (Printer View)

A festive horn overflowing with dried fruits, assorted nuts, and rustic cheeses perfect for autumn 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
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 bread horn on a large serving platter or board.
02 - Arrange the cheeses inside the opening of the horn, allowing some pieces to spill outward for an abundant presentation.
03 - Layer dried fruits and nuts around and spilling out of the horn, mixing colors and textures for visual appeal.
04 - Tuck crackers and bread slices along the sides or in small bunches among the fruits and nuts.
05 - Decorate with fresh rosemary, thyme sprigs, and edible flowers for a festive, harvest-inspired touch.
06 - Serve at room temperature, allowing guests to select their preferred bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a conversation starter that doubles as the most delicious centerpiece your table will ever see
  • Zero cooking required means you can spend your time with loved ones instead of slaving over a hot stove
  • Everyone finds something they love—whether they're a cheese devotee, a nut enthusiast, or a dried fruit fanatic
  • It looks impossibly impressive but comes together in just 25 minutes, making you seem like a culinary genius
02 -
  • Arrange everything just before serving, not hours ahead—dried fruits stay fresher and crackers remain crisp when you wait. I learned this after a sad, slightly stale arrangement that no one touched.
  • The secret to making this look impossibly abundant is letting things intentionally spill and cascade rather than arranging everything neatly. Controlled chaos is far more visually striking than perfection.
03 -
  • Buy your cheeses and nuts a day ahead and let them settle to room temperature for maximum flavor expression—cold cheese tastes muted and sad.
  • If you're making this for a crowd, prep your dried fruits and nuts in bowls the night before, then do the actual arrangement just before serving for the crispest, freshest result.
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