Autumn tray styled as a maple leaf with cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers, and savory accents.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, outline the shape of a maple leaf using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Distribute cheeses evenly within the maple leaf outline to ensure balanced coverage.
03 - Artfully fold and position charcuterie slices around the cheeses, filling in gaps while maintaining the shape.
04 - Fill spaces with halved grapes, sliced apples and pears, and dried cranberries to create vibrant color contrast.
05 - Evenly scatter maple-glazed pecans and walnuts throughout the tray to add texture and flavor.
06 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam on the board for dipping and spreading.
07 - Arrange baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges and within the shape to maintain the maple leaf outline.
08 - Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and edible flowers, if desired, to enhance presentation.
09 - Serve immediately and replenish items as needed throughout the gathering.
