Cheese and Fruit Course (For Red Wine)

Name: Cheese and Fruit Course (For Red Wine)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 lb italian gorgonzola, cut into small cubes; 1/2 lb aged sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes; 1/2 lb aged asiago cheese, cut into small cubes; 2 bunches red grapes; 2 bunches green grapes; 1 cup dried apricot; 1 cup candied almonds; 1 cup pecans; honey; 8 -10 fresh figs, halved (when in season in the fall)

Submitted by jenpalombi

"Not really a "recipe," but my platter combo for accompanying dry red wines. The sharp cheeses pair well with reds as do the fruits."

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Ready In:: 5mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 8-10

ingredients

¹⁄₂ lb italian gorgonzola, cut into small cubes
¹⁄₂ lb aged sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
¹⁄₂ lb aged asiago cheese, cut into small cubes
2 bunches red grapes
2 bunches green grapes
1 cup dried apricot
1 cup candied almonds
1 cup pecans
honey
8 -10 fresh figs, halved (when in season in the fall)

directions

Arrange the components on a large wooden cutting board.
Keep the honey near the gorgonzola (it's a great pairing).
Enjoy with your favorite red wines!

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I love the honey with the gorgonzola! I usually pile the gorgonzola on an apple slice but the honey is verrry nice! SA:)

Secret Agent
Pretty good basic assembly of cheeses and fruit for any party, can be easily modified to your selection of cheeses.

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