Harvest Scythe Bread Fruits (Printable format)

An easy-to-assemble platter with breads, grains, and fresh fruits arranged beautifully.

# List of ingredients:

→ Breads & Grains

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced (approximately 7 inches)
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 (dried figs as alternative)

→ Cheese & Accents (optional)

10 - 3.5 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
11 - 3.5 ounces aged cheddar, cubed
12 - ¼ cup honey or fig jam

→ Garnishes

13 - Fresh mint leaves
14 - Roasted almonds or walnuts, to taste

# How to make it:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, place the sliced baguette, rye bread, and multi-grain crackers in a sweeping, curved line resembling a scythe blade.
02 - Spread the cooked and cooled farro or barley along the inner curve of the breads, creating a thin and even layer to suggest a grain field.
03 - Fan sliced pears, apples, seedless grapes, dried apricots, and figs alongside and between the breads to create a natural interplay of colors and textures.
04 - Position small rustic clusters of Brie and cheddar cheese near the breads for easy pairing, if using.
05 - Set small bowls filled with honey or fig jam along the platter’s edge for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves and scatter roasted nuts over the top for added texture and aroma.
07 - Present immediately to preserve the freshness of the breads and fruits.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks like restaurant-quality plating but takes less time than deciding what to wear.
  • Everyone finds something they love because the variety is genuinely staggering.
  • It's the rare dish that gets compliments before anyone even tastes it.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears as close to serving as possible, or they'll oxidize into a dull grey that breaks the visual spell.
  • Arrange everything on a board that's been sitting at room temperature, because a cold platter makes cheese less inviting and bread taste stale.
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients separately and only assemble on the board when you're ready to serve, so everything stays fresh and the arrangement doesn't get jostled during setup.
  • Use a wooden board that's been lightly oiled, because it doesn't fight your design and the ingredients don't slip around as much.
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