Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Printable Version)

An artful board of breads, grains, and fresh fruits with optional cheeses and garnishes for enjoyable sharing.

# 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 nuts (almonds or walnuts), for crunch

# Steps:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, position the sliced breads and crackers in a sweeping, curved line resembling the blade of a scythe.
02 - Distribute the cooked farro or barley along the inner curve of the breads, spreading it in a thin, even layer to simulate a field of grain.
03 - Arrange the sliced pears, apples, grapes, dried apricots, and figs alongside and between the breads, allowing colors and textures to mingle naturally.
04 - Position small rustic clusters of brie and aged cheddar near the breads for easy pairing, if including cheese.
05 - Place small bowls filled with honey or fig jam along the platter’s edge for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Sprinkle fresh mint leaves and scatter roasted nuts over the arrangement to enhance texture and aroma.
07 - Present the platter immediately to preserve the freshness and optimal texture of the breads and fruits.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It looks impossibly elegant but takes just 25 minutes, which means you can pull together something stunning even when you're running late.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about arranging food that feels more like creating art than cooking dinner.
  • Everyone at the table gets to eat exactly what they want—it's a platter that meets every person where they are.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears as close to serving time as possible, and if you have even a lemon wedge, rub them with it—oxidation will make your platter look sad within an hour.
  • Build this on a board or platter you're comfortable with people gathering around; the whole point is that it invites hands and conversation, not formal plating.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts lightly before scattering them—the warmth releases their oils and makes the entire platter smell like intention and care.
  • If any bread or crackers start to soften, keep backups nearby and swap them out halfway through so the textural contrast stays sharp throughout the gathering.
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