A. Albert’s Leap Bel Haven Brie from Quality Cheese, Vaughan, ON

B. Sliced Ontario apples

C. Local cured meats

D. Baguette, crackers

E. Aged Ontario Cheddar from Jensen Cheese, Simcoe, ON

F. Honey Cinnamon butter from Sheldon Creek Dairy, Loretto, ON

G. Maple-Roasted Pecans –recipe below

H. Mountainoak GOLD Gouda from Mountainoak Cheese, New Hamburg, ON

I. Pickled Ontario Garlic Scapes and vegetables See Recipe Here

J. Bruleed Harvest Squash–recipe below

K. Spiced Ontario Apple Compote –recipe below

Need something to munch on with a touch of sweetness? These pecans are perfect to enjoy on their own or alongside your favourite local meats and cheeses.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Spread pecans on 1 of the prepared pans. Toast in oven for about 10 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool and reduce oven to 250°F (121°C).

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss pecans with maple syrup, butter, salt, ginger and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk egg white until frothy and add to pecan mixture. Tosswell to coat evenly
 

Step 4

Spread pecans in a single layer acrossboth prepared baking sheets. Bake, switching and stirring pans halfwaythrough,for about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and loosen pecans from parchment paper with spatula. Let cool completely before serving.

Try serving up roasted and brûléedsquash alongside your favourite board items. Delicious with local breads to add a sweetness you won’t soon forget.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 2

Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Pierce squash with small paring knife and place cut side down on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown. Let cool slightly.

Step 3

Carefully spoon out cooked squash into a large bowl, reserving 3 of the squash shells. Add cheese, cream, butter, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Using a fork, mash together until smooth.
 

Step 4

Return mashed squash into squash halves and spread evenly; return to baking sheet. Spread top of squash evenly with brown sugar, making sure there are no lumps.

 

Step 5

Turn oven to Broil and using an oven mitt, move oven rack to about 6 inches (15 cm) below broiler. Place squash under broiler for about 3 minutes or until sugar is melted and golden. (Be sure to keep an eye on it as sugar burns quickly and oven times vary)
 

Step 6

Remove from oven and let stand and allow sugar to cool about 2 minutes before serving.

This spicy and fragrant compote is a perfect contrast to the exquisite cheese selection on this board, and a great way to savour Ontario’s bountiful apple harvest.

Step 1

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add apple and water; cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 2

Stir in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and cardamom and cook for 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in pecans and cook, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt.

Step 4

Let cool slightly to serve warm or transfer to an airtight container, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.