Seasonal tray arranged as a maple leaf with cheeses, fruits, nuts, charcuterie, and crackers, ideal for fall entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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)
# Steps:
01 - Using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread, outline the shape of a maple leaf on a large serving board or tray.
02 - Distribute the cubed cheddar, sliced brie, and crumbled goat cheese evenly within the maple leaf shape.
03 - Fold and place prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices around the cheeses to fill gaps, or omit for the vegetarian option.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning), and dried cranberries for vibrant color contrast.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts throughout the tray for added texture and flavor.
06 - Place small bowls containing honey and fig jam on the board within the maple leaf area.
07 - Position the sliced baguette and assorted crackers along the edges and inside the shape to reinforce the maple leaf outline.
08 - Finish with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers. Serve immediately, replenishing items as necessary.
