Seasonal fruit platter with apples, pears, nuts, cheese, and honey for a fresh snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 2 crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced
02 - 1 pear, sliced
03 - 1 cup grapes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
→ Accompaniments
06 - 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted if desired
07 - 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1/2 lemon, juiced for brushing
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh mint leaves (optional)
# Instructions:
01 - Slice apples and pear thinly, removing cores. Brush slices lightly with lemon juice to prevent browning.
02 - Lay apple and pear slices evenly on a large serving board or platter.
03 - Scatter grapes, dried cranberries, and pomegranate seeds around the apple and pear slices.
04 - Arrange cheddar cheese cubes and toasted nuts in small piles or ramekins on the board.
05 - Pour honey into a small bowl and set on the serving board.
06 - Top with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
