Whimsical Picket Fence Snack (Print Version)

A colorful platter of crackers, nuts, and berries arranged for easy sharing and visual appeal.

# Components:

→ Crackers (The Fence)

01 - 20–24 rectangular or oval whole wheat crackers (such as Melba toasts or water crackers)

→ Garden Mix

02 - 1/2 cup raw almonds
03 - 1/2 cup walnut halves
04 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
06 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
08 - 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (for drizzling)
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Choose a large, flat serving platter or wooden board.
02 - Position the crackers upright side by side around the platter’s perimeter forming a continuous picket fence; angle inward slightly for stability if necessary.
03 - Gently mix almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chopped dried apricots in a medium bowl.
04 - Spoon the nut and berry mixture into the center of the cracker fence, keeping the presentation loose and abundant.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the garden mix if desired.
06 - Decorate with fresh mint leaves for added color and fragrance.
07 - Serve immediately, encouraging guests to scoop from the center and use crackers to dip or enjoy alongside the mixture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes and makes you look like you planned it for hours.
  • The textures and flavors shift with every handful—a salty almond next to tart blueberries keeps things interesting.
  • Kids and adults naturally gravitate toward it, so conversations happen around the platter instead of the stove.
02 -
  • Wet berries make crackers soggy if assembled too far ahead—assemble this within 30 minutes of serving, or keep berries and nuts separate until the last moment.
  • Standing crackers upright requires a completely flat surface; even a slight tilt on your board will cause them to cascade, so check your platter before you start.
03 -
  • Buy crackers a day ahead and let them sit open in a dry spot—slightly stale crackers actually stand up better and taste more interesting than ones straight from the box.
  • If your platter feels too empty around the edges, line the space between crackers with fresh mint or small leaves for a professional, florist-arranged feeling.
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