Elegant arrangement of varied crackers, preserves, cheeses, and fruits for easy entertaining or snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Crackers
01 - 3.5 oz multigrain crackers
02 - 3.5 oz seeded whole wheat crackers
03 - 3.5 oz classic water crackers
04 - 3.5 oz rosemary olive oil crisps
→ Preserves & Spreads
05 - 3.5 oz fig jam
06 - 3.5 oz red onion marmalade
07 - 3.5 oz apricot preserves
08 - 3.5 oz quince paste
→ Cheeses (optional)
09 - 4 oz aged cheddar, sliced
10 - 4 oz creamy brie, sliced
11 - 4 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Fruits & Nuts
12 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1 firm pear, sliced
14 - ½ cup toasted walnuts
15 - ½ cup dried apricots
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Place assorted crackers in vertical stacks or a cascading tower on a large serving platter or wooden board.
02 - Spoon each preserve or jam into small ramekins or bowls and position them around the cracker arrangement.
03 - Place sliced or crumbled cheeses near the preserves for convenient pairing, if using.
04 - Decorate the platter with grapes, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and dried apricots to enhance texture and color.
05 - Present immediately, providing cheese knives and small spreaders for ease of serving.
