Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Print Version)

An artful arrangement of fresh breads, grains, and ripe fruits to delight any gathering.

# What You'll Need:

→ Breads & Grains

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced
02 - 1 cup multi-grain crackers
03 - 1 cup seeded rye bread, thinly sliced
04 - ½ 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 - ½ cup dried apricots
09 - ½ 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 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam

→ Garnishes

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

# How to Make It:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, arrange sliced breads and crackers in a sweeping curved line to resemble the blade of a scythe.
02 - Spread cooked grains evenly along the inner curve of the breads to evoke a field of grain.
03 - Fan sliced and whole fruits alongside and between breads, allowing colors and textures to intermingle naturally.
04 - Place cheeses in small rustic clusters near breads for easy pairing, if using.
05 - Arrange small bowls of honey or fig jam along the platter edges for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts atop the arrangement for added texture and aroma.
07 - Present platter promptly to maintain freshness of fruits and breads.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking and comes together in about 25 minutes, making it perfect for when you want something impressive but unfrazzled.
  • The visual impact is honestly stunning enough that guests assume you've spent hours on it, which feels like the best kind of kitchen secret.
  • It's naturally vegetarian and endlessly adaptable to whatever fruits and breads you have on hand or what the season offers.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears at the last possible moment before serving, and always toss them with lemon juice, otherwise they'll brown and lose their fresh appeal within minutes.
  • If your wooden board feels dry or dull, give it a light rub with neutral oil a few hours before, it makes the colors of the food pop and the whole thing feel more intentional.
03 -
  • Chill your wooden board in the freezer for 15 minutes before arranging, it keeps the softer cheeses and fruits fresher longer once they're on it.
  • If you're making this more than an hour ahead, cover it loosely with parchment paper to protect it from drying out while keeping the arrangement visible.
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