# What you 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, for pairing)
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 - 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
15 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
# Steps to follow:
01 - Place assorted crackers in vertical stacks or a cascading tower on a large serving board or platter.
02 - Spoon each preserve or jam into small bowls or ramekins and arrange around the cracker tower.
03 - Position cheese slices or wedges near preserves for convenient pairing, if using.
04 - Decorate the board with grapes, pear slices, toasted walnuts, and dried apricots to add color and texture.
05 - Present immediately, supplying cheese knives and spreaders for easy access.
