Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Printable)

An artful spread of fresh breads, grains, and vibrant fruits ideal for sharing and entertaining.

# What You 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 almonds or walnuts, for crunch

# How-To Steps:

01 - On a large serving board, place the sliced baguette, rye bread, and multi-grain crackers in a wide, curved line to resemble the shape of a scythe blade.
02 - Evenly spread the cooked and cooled farro or barley along the inner curve formed by the breads to emulate a field of grain.
03 - Fan the grapes, sliced pears, apples, dried apricots, and figs alongside and interspersed between the breads to create a colorful, textured presentation.
04 - Cluster the brie slices and cubed aged cheddar near the bread sections in small rustic groupings for easy pairing.
05 - Set small bowls of honey or fig jam along the platter edges to allow for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts over the arrangement to enhance texture and aroma.
07 - Present immediately to maintain freshness and optimal flavor of the ingredients.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Zero cooking required—perfect when you're short on time but big on impact.
  • The curved design naturally guides people's hands, making it the conversation starter at any table.
  • Combines textures and flavors so different that everyone finds something they reach for first.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears just before serving or toss them in a squeeze of lemon juice—they oxidize faster than you'd expect, and no one wants to eat brown fruit.
  • If your platter needs to sit for a bit, cover it loosely with plastic wrap and keep it cool, but unwrap it at least 15 minutes before serving so condensation doesn't make everything soggy.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts lightly before scattering them—it wakes up their flavor and makes people notice them.
  • If you're prepping ahead, slice your breads first, then cover them loosely so they don't dry out or go stale before guests arrive.
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