Autumn grazing tray with cheeses, charcuterie, fruits, nuts, and crackers arranged in a maple leaf shape.
# Components:
→ 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)
# Method:
01 - On a large serving board or tray, outline a maple leaf shape using parchment paper or by arranging crackers and bread as a guide.
02 - Evenly distribute cheeses throughout the maple leaf shape.
03 - Fold and place charcuterie slices around the cheeses, filling in gaps, or omit for vegetarian version.
04 - Fill spaces with halved grapes, apple and pear slices tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning, and dried cranberries for contrast.
05 - Distribute maple-glazed pecans and walnuts evenly across the tray.
06 - Place small bowls of honey and fig jam on the board.
07 - Arrange sliced baguette and assorted crackers along edges and within the leaf shape to emphasize the outline.
08 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs and optional edible flowers.
09 - Present immediately, replenishing tray items as needed.
