Picket Fence Snack Platter

# What You 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 chopped dried apricots

→ Optional Garnishes

09 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (for drizzling)

10 - Fresh mint leaves

# Steps:

01 - Choose a large, flat serving platter or wooden board for assembly.

02 - Stand crackers upright side by side around the platter’s edge to form a continuous picket fence; angle slightly inward for stability if needed.

03 - In a medium bowl, gently mix almonds, walnut halves, 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, allowing the arrangement to appear loose and abundant.

05 - Lightly drizzle honey or agave syrup over the garden mix, then scatter fresh mint leaves for color and fragrance if desired.

06 - Present immediately, inviting guests to scoop from the center using the crackers as dippers or accompaniments.

# Expert Pointers:

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It's visually stunning without requiring any cooking skills, which means you can pull it together while guests are already arriving.
Everyone gets to customize their own bites, mixing nuts, berries, and crackers however they want.
It tastes elegant but feels completely casual, bridging that gap between "I tried" and "I didn't stress."

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If you're prepping more than 30 minutes ahead, keep raspberries separate until the last moment—they release juice and turn everything damp.
The crackers themselves are structural, so skip the thin, flimsy kinds that bend; your fence will actually stand.
Nuts can taste stale faster than you'd think, so smell them first—if they've lost their aroma, they've lost their charm.

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