A colorful tray featuring cheeses, meats, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in autumn style.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cheeses
01 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
02 - 3.5 oz brie, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
→ Charcuterie (omit for vegetarian option)
04 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, folded
05 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz smoked turkey, rolled
→ Fruits
07 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 apple, sliced
10 - 1 pear, sliced
11 - ½ cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - ½ cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - ½ cup walnuts
14 - ¼ cup honey
15 - ¼ cup fig jam
→ Crackers & Bread
16 - 1 baguette, sliced
17 - 7 oz assorted crackers
→ Garnishes
18 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
19 - Edible flowers (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Use parchment paper or arrange crackers and bread on a large serving board to form a maple leaf outline.
02 - Evenly place cubes and slices of aged cheddar, brie, and crumbled goat cheese within the maple leaf shape.
03 - Fold and arrange prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices around the cheeses, filling gaps artfully.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices tossed in lemon juice, and dried cranberries for vibrant contrast.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray for texture and flavor layers.
06 - Arrange small bowls containing honey and fig jam on the board for dipping.
07 - Line the edges and fill spaces within the maple leaf shape with baguette slices and assorted crackers to maintain the outline.
08 - Top with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers as desired. Serve immediately, replenishing items as needed.
