Picket Fence Snack Platter (Printable)

A colorful platter featuring crackers around a mix of nuts and berries for easy sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crackers (The Fence)

01 - 20–24 rectangular or oval whole wheat crackers (e.g., Melba toasts or water crackers)

→ Garden Mix

02 - ½ cup raw almonds
03 - ½ cup walnut halves
04 - ½ cup shelled pistachios
05 - ½ cup dried cranberries
06 - ½ cup fresh blueberries
07 - ½ cup fresh raspberries
08 - ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

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

# Method:

01 - Select a large, flat serving platter or board to arrange the components.
02 - Position crackers upright side by side along the platter’s edge to create a continuous fence, angling them slightly inward for stability if necessary.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently toss together almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chopped dried apricots.
04 - Spoon the nut and berry mixture into the center of the cracker fence, allowing it to appear abundant and loosely piled.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the nut and berry medley as desired.
06 - Decorate the centerpiece with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, inviting guests to scoop from the center and enjoy with the crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes but looks like you planned it for days.
  • Everyone finds something they love in the mix—nuts, berries, or just the crunch of a good cracker.
  • You can adapt it based on what's in your pantry or what the season offers.
02 -
  • Assemble this no more than an hour before serving so the crackers stay crisp and the fresh berries don't weep into the nuts.
  • If your raspberries are very ripe or the room is warm, add them in the last 15 minutes—they're fragile and deserve respect.
03 -
  • If you're prepping hours ahead, keep the cracker fence assembled but hold the fresh berries until the last moment—they're worth the small extra effort.
  • A light hand with the honey matters; you want a suggestion of sweetness, not a syrup-soaked pile.
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