Harvest Scythe Bread Fruit (Print)

An elegant arrangement of breads, grains, and fresh fruits perfect for gatherings and sharing.

# Components:

→ 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 nuts (almonds or walnuts), for crunch

# Directions:

01 - On a large wooden board or platter, place the sliced baguette, seeded rye bread, and multi-grain crackers in a curved line to evoke the shape of a scythe.
02 - Spread the cooked and cooled farro or barley in a thin, even layer along the inner curve of the breads to suggest a field of grain.
03 - Fan the seedless grapes, sliced pears, apples, dried apricots, and figs alongside and between the breads, blending colors and textures naturally.
04 - Arrange the sliced brie and cubed aged cheddar in small rustic clusters near the breads for easy pairing, if including cheese.
05 - Place small bowls of honey or fig jam along the edge for dipping or drizzling over the platter contents.
06 - Scatter fresh mint leaves and roasted nuts atop the platter to add texture and aroma.
07 - Present the arrangement promptly to maintain the freshness and visual appeal of the components.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires zero cooking and comes together in 25 minutes, making it perfect for last-minute entertaining or when your kitchen feels too warm to turn on the stove.
  • The visual drama does all the work—your friends will think you've spent hours arranging this when honestly, the scythe shape is just swooping bread in a satisfying curve.
  • Everyone finds something to eat, whether they crave sweet or savory, crunchy or soft, and there's genuine pleasure in that kind of freedom on a platter.
02 -
  • Slice your apples and pears just before assembling—tossing them with lemon juice buys you maybe 30 extra minutes before oxidation turns them gray, and it brightens their flavor besides.
  • If you're assembling ahead, keep your wetter items (fresh figs, grapes) separate until the last moment, and store your board in a cool place uncovered so condensation doesn't make the bread soggy.
  • The magic of this platter lives in the contrast of textures: warm bread paired with cool fruit, creamy cheese with crunchy nuts, soft figs with crisp apples—if everything is the same temperature or texture, it loses its charm.
03 -
  • If your board will sit for more than an hour, assemble the stable elements (breads, crackers, grains, cheeses) first, then add fresh fruits and herbs in the final 15 minutes before guests arrive.
  • Buy your bread from a bakery if possible—a day-old loaf often has better structure for slicing and deeper flavor than something supermarket-fresh.
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