Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Printable Page)

An artful platter of breads, grains, and ripe fruits, perfect for sharing and rustic gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Breads & Grains

01 - 1 small baguette, sliced (approximately 8 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 (substitute dried figs if not in 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

# Steps:

01 - Place sliced breads and crackers on a large wooden board in a sweeping curved line to resemble a scythe blade.
02 - Evenly spread the cooked farro or barley along the inner curve to represent a field of grain.
03 - Layer the sliced pears, apples, grapes, dried apricots, and figs alongside and between the breads, blending colors and textures naturally.
04 - Place brie and cheddar in small rustic clusters near the breads for easy pairing.
05 - Position small bowls of honey or fig jam along the board’s edge for dipping or drizzling.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts over the arrangement for added texture and aroma.
07 - Offer immediately to maintain freshness of fruits and breads.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks dramatic and intentional but requires zero cooking skills—just thoughtful arrangement and fresh ingredients.
  • Everyone finds something they love, from the crusty bread lover to the fruit-only person, making it perfect for mixed groups.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all morning on it.
02 -
  • Room temperature is everything—a cold platter wilts herbs and makes cold cheese taste bitter, so assemble this no more than 15 minutes before serving.
  • Brown apple and pear slices are a disaster, so have lemon juice ready and coat them the instant they hit the knife.
  • If you're not using cheese, the honey becomes even more important as a focal point and flavor anchor.
03 -
  • Pre-slice everything except the cheese and apples right before assembly—this prevents browning and keeps prep visible and minimal.
  • Buy your cheese from a counter where someone can tell you what's good today rather than grabbing pre-packaged blocks; it makes an invisible but real difference.
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