Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Printable View)

Fresh breads, grains, and assorted fruits arranged for a beautiful and flavorful centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Breads & Grains

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced (approx. 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 (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

# How To Make It:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, arrange the sliced breads and crackers in a sweeping, curved line to mimic the blade of a scythe.
02 - Spread the cooked farro or barley thinly along the inner curve, creating the appearance of a grain field.
03 - Place the sliced pears, apples, grapes, dried apricots, and figs alongside and between the breads, allowing colors and textures to blend naturally.
04 - Form small rustic clusters of brie and aged cheddar near the breads for easy pairing, if using cheese.
05 - Position small bowls of honey or fig jam along the edge for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts over the platter for added texture and aroma.
07 - Serve promptly to maintain the freshness and integrity of the fruits and breads.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • Prep is genuinely just arranging things, no cooking skills required, which means you can make something that looks restaurant-quality in under thirty minutes.
  • It feeds a crowd without heating up your kitchen, and everyone finds something they love among the mix of textures and flavors.
02 -
  • Slice apples and pears as close to serving time as possible, or toss them in lemon juice to prevent that dull brown oxidation that makes everything look tired.
  • If your board or platter feels small, it's better to arrange two smaller, intentional-looking platters than one crowded one—people will appreciate the clarity.
03 -
  • A wooden board that's slightly weathered or has natural grain to it photographs and looks more authentic than sleek, glossy platters, and the wood keeps everything at a slightly cooler temperature.
  • If you're nervous about the arrangement, trace a subtle scythe shape with your finger first before placing anything, which gives you invisible guidelines to work within.
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