Whimsical Picket Fence Snack (Printable)

A colorful, flavorful platter with crunchy crackers, mixed nuts, and juicy berries for easy gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 dried apricots, chopped

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Select a large, flat serving platter or wooden board as your base.
02 - Arrange crackers upright side by side around the platter’s perimeter to form a continuous picket fence. Angle crackers inward slightly for stability as needed.
03 - In a medium bowl, gently mix raw almonds, walnut halves, shelled pistachios, dried cranberries, fresh blueberries, fresh raspberries, and chopped dried apricots.
04 - Spoon the nut and berry mixture into the center of the cracker fence, ensuring a loose, abundant presentation.
05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the garden mix if desired.
06 - Top with fresh mint leaves for color and aroma. Serve immediately, inviting guests to scoop from the center and pair crackers alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours planning it, but honestly takes just ten minutes from start to table.
  • Everyone finds something they love in the mix—berries for the sweet-tooths, nuts for the savory crowd, crackers for those who just want to dip.
  • It actually tastes better when it looks a little wild and generous, so there's no stress about perfection.
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than 30 minutes before serving, or the crackers will start to soften from the moisture of the fresh berries.
  • If you're short on time or ingredients, the basic combination of almonds, cranberries, and blueberries is enough to make it work beautifully.
03 -
  • Buy your berries the day you plan to serve this, or freeze any that start to look soft—they thaw beautifully and taste just as bright.
  • If your crackers ever go stale, you can quickly refresh them in a warm oven for just two or three minutes before arranging, and they'll be crisp again.
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