A charming honey-centered spread with fruits, cheeses, nuts, and crackers for casual entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup halved strawberries
02 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
03 - 1 apple, sliced
04 - 1 pear, sliced
05 - ½ cup blueberries
→ Cheeses
06 - 3.5 oz brie cheese, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 3.5 oz gouda cheese, sliced
→ Crunchy Bites
09 - 1 cup honey graham crackers
10 - 1 cup assorted crackers (water crackers, multigrain)
→ Nuts & Seeds
11 - ½ cup roasted almonds
12 - ¼ cup shelled pistachios
→ Honey & Spreads
13 - ½ cup honey
14 - 2 tbsp fig jam (optional)
→ Extras
15 - ¼ cup dried apricots
16 - Edible flowers or fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Wash and dry all fresh fruits thoroughly. Slice apples and pears immediately before serving to prevent browning.
02 - Place honey in a small pot or bowl and set it in the center of a large serving board or platter.
03 - Neatly arrange the prepared fruits, cheeses, crackers, and nuts around the honey, creating distinct and visually pleasing sections.
04 - If desired, place fig jam in a small bowl and tuck in dried apricots and any extra garnishes for color and variety.
05 - Decorate the board with edible flowers or fresh mint leaves to add a playful woodland touch.
06 - Present immediately, encouraging guests to dip fruits, cheeses, and crackers into the honey.