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Perfect Charcuterie Board Recipe with Honeycomb Candied Pecans and Fig Jam

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A simple yet impressive charcuterie board featuring a balance of sweet honeycomb, crunchy candied pecans, rich fig jam, assorted cheeses, and cured meats. Perfect for entertaining and quick to assemble.

Ingredients

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  • Sharp aged cheddar, sliced
  • Soft creamy brie or camembert, room temperature
  • Manchego, thinly sliced
  • Thinly sliced prosciutto
  • Spicy soppressata or salami
  • Fresh honeycomb chunks
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Good-quality fig jam or preserves
  • Seedless grapes or fresh figs, halved (optional)
  • Olives (green or black, pitted)
  • Crackers or sliced baguette

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix 1 cup pecan halves with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter, and a pinch of sea salt. Toss until pecans are evenly coated.
  2. Spread the pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning. Remove and let cool completely; they will crisp up as they cool.
  3. While pecans cool, slice cheeses and arrange cured meats. Bring soft cheeses like brie to room temperature for best texture and flavor.
  4. Place small bowls for fig jam and olives on the serving board. Arrange cheeses with knives nearby, followed by folded prosciutto and salami slices.
  5. Add clusters of grapes or fresh fig halves around the edges for color and freshness.
  6. Scatter cooled candied pecans in small piles or tuck near cheeses.
  7. Break honeycomb into bite-sized chunks and gently place on the board.
  8. Finish by adding crackers or sliced baguette around the board for easy serving.

Notes

Let brie come to room temperature before serving for best flavor. Do not remove candied pecans from oven too early to ensure crispness. Arrange board with some asymmetry for a more inviting look. Taste fig jam before adding to adjust quantity. Leftover candied pecans can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week and refreshed by warming briefly in the oven.

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Keywords: charcuterie board, honeycomb, candied pecans, fig jam, entertaining, easy appetizer, cheese board, party snack

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