Save A vibrant and beautiful brunch board inspired by the jam girl summer aesthetic, featuring a medley of jams, cheeses, fresh fruits, and artisan breads for a sweet and savory gathering.
I created this brunch board for a family garden gathering. Everyone loved exploring new jam combinations, and the mix of sweet and savory bites kept everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
- Strawberry jam: 1/2 cup
- Apricot preserves: 1/2 cup
- Blueberry jam: 1/2 cup
- Honey: 1/4 cup
- Whipped butter: 1/4 cup
- Brie: 120 g (4 oz), sliced
- Sharp cheddar: 120 g (4 oz), sliced
- Fresh goat cheese: 120 g (4 oz), crumbled
- Baguette: 1 small, sliced
- Sourdough: 1/2 loaf, sliced
- Multigrain crackers: 1 sleeve
- Fresh strawberries: 1 cup, halved
- Blueberries: 1 cup
- Seedless grapes: 1 cup
- Peach: 1 ripe, sliced
- Roasted almonds: 1/2 cup
- Dried apricots: 1/4 cup
- Fresh mint leaves: For garnish
Instructions
- Arrange spreads:
- Place jams and honey in small bowls around your board.
- Add whipped butter:
- Place whipped butter in a bowl on the board.
- Arrange cheeses:
- Neatly arrange sliced brie, cheddar, and crumbled goat cheese in sections.
- Fan out breads:
- Fan out baguette and sourdough slices and pile on the board along with crackers.
- Distribute fruits:
- Cluster fresh strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and peach slices for contrast.
- Add nuts & extras:
- Scatter roasted almonds and dried apricots around other ingredients.
- Garnish:
- Top with fresh mint leaves for color.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to mix and match flavors.
Save My kids love picking their own fruits and trying different jams together, turning brunch into a creative activity for everyone at the table.
Required Tools
Large wooden board or platter, small bowls for jams and butter, cheese knives, bread knife.
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, butter), gluten (bread, crackers), and nuts (almonds). Always check packaging for hidden allergens if serving guests with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 320, Total Fat: 13 g, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Protein: 9 g per serving.
Save This brunch board is sure to impress your guests with minimal effort. Enjoy beautiful colors and fresh flavors in every bite.
Recipe Help
- → Which jams work best for a brunch board?
Strawberry, apricot, and blueberry jams offer bright flavor contrasts, but you can use fig or cherry for variety.
- → How should cheeses be arranged for presentation?
Group brie, cheddar, and goat cheese separately for visual interest and easy selection by guests.
- → What breads pair well with jams and cheese?
Fresh baguette, sourdough, and multigrain crackers provide great textures and balance sweet-savory flavors.
- → How do I modify for gluten-free or vegan diets?
Choose gluten-free crackers or breads, and swap out cheeses for plant-based alternatives if desired.
- → What beverages complement this brunch board?
A light rosé or sparkling wine pairs well, but herbal tea or juice also make refreshing choices.