Gourmet Crackers Preserve Tower

A sophisticated appetizer featuring a variety of artisanal crackers, paired with gourmet preserves and accompaniments, perfect for entertaining or elevating a cheese board.

This cracker and preserve tower has become my go-to appetizer for gatherings, always impressing guests with its elegant presentation and flavor combinations.

Ingredients

• Crackers: 100 g (3.5 oz) multigrain crackers, 100 g (3.5 oz) seeded whole wheat crackers, 100 g (3.5 oz) classic water crackers, 100 g (3.5 oz) rosemary olive oil crisps
• Preserves & Spreads: 100 g (3.5 oz) fig jam, 100 g (3.5 oz) red onion marmalade, 100 g (3.5 oz) apricot preserves, 100 g (3.5 oz) quince paste
• Cheeses (optional for pairing): 120 g (4 oz) aged cheddar sliced, 120 g (4 oz) creamy brie sliced, 120 g (4 oz) blue cheese crumbled
• Fruits & Nuts: 1 cup seedless red grapes, 1 firm pear sliced, ½ cup toasted walnuts, ½ cup dried apricots

Instructions

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Step 1:

Arrange the assorted crackers in vertical stacks or a cascading tower on a large serving platter or wooden board.

Step 2:

Spoon each preserve or jam into small ramekins or bowls and place them around the cracker tower.

Step 3:

Arrange cheese slices or wedges near the preserves for easy pairing (if using).

Step 4:

Garnish the board with grapes, pear slices, walnuts, and dried apricots for color and texture.

Step 5:

Serve immediately providing cheese knives and small spreaders for easy access.

Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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Create smooth frozen drinks, slushies, and frappés for desserts and parties using juices, coffee, or wine.

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This tower always brings a smile as family and friends gather around sharing stories and tasting each unique bite.

Notes

Add cured meats for a charcuterie variation. Substitute nuts or fruits based on seasonality or allergies.

Required Tools

Large serving board or platter, small bowls or ramekins, cheese knives and spreaders

Nutritional Information

Calories: 210 Total Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 38 g Protein: 4 g (per serving without cheese)

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This elegant cracker tower is simple to assemble and guaranteed to elevate your appetizer spread.

Recipe FAQs

→ What types of crackers are best for this tower?

Use a mix of multigrain, seeded whole wheat, water crackers, and rosemary olive oil crisps for varied textures and flavors.

→ Can I add cheese to the arrangement?

Yes, adding sliced aged cheddar, creamy brie, and blue cheese enhances the pairing experience with the preserves and crackers.

→ How should the preserves be served?

Spoon preserves like fig jam, red onion marmalade, apricot preserves, and quince paste into small ramekins placed around the tower.

→ Are there any suitable beverage pairings?

A crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc or a light red such as Pinot Noir pairs excellently with this assortment.

→ How can this be adapted for gluten-free guests?

Substitute the crackers with gluten-free alternatives while keeping the preserves, fruits, and nuts as accompaniments.