Colorful holiday platter combining cranberry sauce, cheeses, meats, crackers, and fruits for a festive spread.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cranberry Sauce
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice
04 - 1 tsp orange zest
→ Cheeses
05 - 5 oz brie, sliced
06 - 5 oz sharp white cheddar, cubed
07 - 4 oz goat cheese, shaped into small rounds
→ Meats (optional)
08 - 3.5 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced
09 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced
→ Crackers & Bread
10 - 3.5 oz water crackers
11 - 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
→ Fruits & Nuts
12 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
13 - 1/2 cup dried apricots
14 - 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
15 - 1/4 cup fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and zest in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
02 - Lay fresh rosemary sprigs in a circular wreath shape on a large round platter or board as the base.
03 - Spoon small dollops of cranberry sauce evenly around the rosemary wreath.
04 - Arrange sliced cheeses, optional meats, crackers, and toasted baguette slices in alternating sections around the wreath for visual appeal.
05 - Nestle grapes, dried apricots, and toasted nuts between cheeses and meats to fill spaces and create a full, vibrant presentation.
06 - Add additional rosemary sprigs for garnish and serve immediately.
