Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Print Version)

An elegant mix of fresh breads, grains, fruits, and accents arranged in a rustic, inviting display.

# 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

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 nuts (almonds or walnuts), for crunch

# How To Make:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, lay out the sliced breads and crackers in a sweeping curved line to evoke the blade of a scythe.
02 - Distribute the cooked farro or barley evenly along the inner curve, forming a thin, textured layer resembling a field of grain.
03 - Place the sliced pears, apples, grapes, dried apricots, and figs alongside and interspersed between the breads, allowing the colors and textures to blend naturally.
04 - Cluster the brie and aged cheddar in small rustic groups near the breads to facilitate pairing, if using cheese.
05 - Set small bowls with honey or fig jam along the platter’s edge for drizzling or dipping.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves over the arrangement and sprinkle roasted nuts on top to introduce aroma and crunch.
07 - Present immediately to maintain the fruits’ freshness and the texture of the breads and crackers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking skills or equipment beyond a good bread knife and a wooden board.
  • The arrangement itself becomes the main event, so your effort looks far more impressive than it actually is.
  • Everything can be prepped an hour ahead, leaving you free to greet guests instead of rushing in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears no more than 15 minutes before serving, or they'll brown and lose their shine—unless you want that rustic, aged look, which is also beautiful.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the bread and grain components dry and the fruit separate until the last moment, then assemble everything together.
03 -
  • If the board feels empty, add another element—a small dish of nuts, more mint, or thinly sliced cheese—rather than crowding what's already there.
  • Chill your breads and cheeses for 30 minutes before serving; they'll taste fresher and hold up better under the weight of curious hands.
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