Harvest Scythe Bread Fruits (Printable Version)

A beautiful arrangement of breads, grains, and ripe fruits that’s perfect for sharing.

# Components:

→ Breads & Grains

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced
02 - 1 cup multi-grain crackers
03 - 1 cup seeded rye bread, thinly sliced
04 - 0.5 cup cooked and cooled farro or barley

→ Fruits

05 - 1 cup seedless red grapes
06 - 1 cup sliced pears
07 - 1 cup sliced apples
08 - 0.5 cup dried apricots
09 - 0.5 cup fresh figs, halved (or dried figs if out of season)

→ Cheese & Accents (optional)

10 - 3.5 oz Brie cheese, sliced
11 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
12 - 0.25 cup honey or fig jam

→ Garnishes

13 - Fresh mint leaves
14 - Roasted nuts (almonds or walnuts), for crunch

# Directions:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, arrange the sliced breads and crackers in a sweeping, curved line to resemble the blade of a scythe.
02 - Distribute the cooked grains evenly along the inner curve of the breads to evoke a field of grain.
03 - Fan the assorted fruits alongside and between the breads, ensuring a colorful and textured display.
04 - Cluster the cheeses in small, rustic portions near the breads for convenient pairing, if using.
05 - Arrange small bowls of honey or fig jam along the edge for easy dipping or drizzling.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts over the platter to add aroma and crunch.
07 - Present immediately to maintain the freshness and texture of the ingredients.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes barely half an hour but looks like you spent the whole afternoon on it.
  • Everyone finds something they love—the cheese person, the fruit person, the bread purist all get their moment.
  • It's one of those rare dishes that's both beautiful enough for company and casual enough for a Tuesday afternoon with one friend.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears just before serving, or if you must prep ahead, give them a light toss with lemon juice—nobody wants oxidized fruit.
  • Toast your nuts yourself if you can; store-bought roasted ones lose their crispness faster than you'd expect, but ones you've warmed in a dry pan stay crunchy for hours.
03 -
  • If your brie isn't soft enough to slice cleanly, pop it in the freezer for fifteen minutes beforehand—it'll slice like butter.
  • Toast your crackers and bread lightly before assembling if you're worried about them softening; it gives them a final crisp that holds up longer to the humid fruits nearby.
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