Whimsical Picket Fence Snack (Printable)

Crisp crackers encircle a vibrant mix of nuts and berries for an easy, shareable snack.

# 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 - 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Select a large, flat serving platter or wooden board for assembling the arrangement.
02 - Arrange crackers upright, side by side, around the perimeter of the platter to create a continuous picket fence. Angle them slightly inward for added stability as needed.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss together almonds, walnuts, pistachios, dried cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chopped dried apricots until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon the mixed nuts and berries into the center of the cracker perimeter, keeping the fill loose and abundant for visual appeal.
05 - Optionally drizzle honey or agave syrup lightly over the garden mix to enhance sweetness.
06 - Top with fresh mint leaves to introduce color and fragrance, then serve immediately encouraging guests to scoop from the center paired with crackers.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but costs less than takeout and takes the time it takes to brew tea.
  • Everyone finds something they love in the mix—nuts for the crunchers, berries for the fruit people, that one friend who just wants honey on everything.
  • No cooking skills required, just good taste in choosing what goes in the center.
02 -
  • Softened or stale crackers will bend when you stand them up—taste one before committing your entire perimeter to a brand that looks right but turns to mush.
  • Add fresh berries and mint as close to serving time as possible; they wilt faster than you'd think, but they're what make this look alive.
  • This platter lives on the counter for about two hours before crackers start absorbing moisture from the fruit and lose their snap—plan accordingly or cover loosely with plastic wrap until guests arrive.
03 -
  • Choose a platter that's truly flat and stable—wobbling throws off the whole visual effect and makes crackers tilt unpredictably.
  • If you're serving this somewhere without refrigeration, keep nuts and berries in separate containers until the last moment, then assemble it right before guests arrive.
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