A vibrant autumnal tray shaped like a maple leaf, laden with cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers for sharing.
# 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
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 - 0.5 cup dried cranberries
→ Nuts & Extras
12 - 0.5 cup maple-glazed pecans
13 - 0.5 cup walnuts
14 - 0.25 cup honey
15 - 0.25 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 - Place parchment paper or arrange crackers and bread slices on a large serving board to delineate the shape of a maple leaf.
02 - Evenly position cubed aged cheddar, sliced brie, and crumbled goat cheese within the maple leaf outline.
03 - Artfully fold prosciutto, salami, and smoked turkey slices and arrange them around the cheeses, filling in gaps to create balance.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with halved red and green grapes, sliced apple and pear, and dried cranberries to introduce vibrant color and texture.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts throughout the tray for contrast in flavor and crunch.
06 - Place small bowls containing honey and fig jam strategically on the board for easy access.
07 - Place baguette slices and assorted crackers along the edges and within the leaf shape to reinforce its outline.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optionally add edible flowers for a seasonal aesthetic.
09 - Present the grazing tray immediately, replenishing ingredients as needed throughout the event.
