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CUISINE APPLE PEPITA STACKERS PUMPKIN PROSCIUTTO STACKERS 4 ounces apple butter 1 bag Crunchmaster Pumpkin Harvest Crackers 3 ounces toasted pepitas 12 slivers fresh sage 2 ounces prosciutto 1 ounce aged balsamic vinegar (syrupy consistency) 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese 4 ounces aged Parmesan, shaved 1 bag Crunchmaster Pumpkin Harvest Crackers Spread apple butter over one cracker and sprinkle with pinch of pepitas. Top with sage sliver. For serving, scoop apple butter into small crock or serving vessel. Place pepitas and sage in serving dishes. Place assembled stacker on platter with crackers. Add serving dishes, if space allows, or position around platter. Cut prosciutto into cracker-size pieces, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Pour vinegar into small carafe or dish with serving spoon. Layer Gorgonzola, one to two pieces of prosciutto, and one to two pieces of shaved Parmesan on one cracker. Drizzle lightly with vinegar. Place on wooden or slate serving platter to serve as inspiration to guests. Plate remaining prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Parmesan and crackers on platter before serving, and place vinegar nearby. SAVVY I SOPHISTICATED I SASSY 67