Fruit & Nut Sourdough Crackers (Easy Discard Recipe Collection)

December 30, 2025

An Easy Discard Recipe Collection for Cheese Boards & Entertaining

If you love a good wine and cheese board as much as I do, these Fruit & Nut Sourdough Crackers are going to become a staple in your kitchen.

I bake these every year for New Year’s Eve, and they’re always one of the first things to disappear. They’re thin, crisp, full of flavor, and best of all — they’re made entirely with sourdough discard, which means no waiting around. Just mix, spread, bake, and you’re done.

This post brings together my Fruit & Nut Cracker Collection, a set of elegant but incredibly easy sourdough cracker recipes that feel special without being fussy.

Why You’ll Love These Crackers

Made entirely with sourdough discard
No rise time, no resting, no complicated steps
Thin, crisp, and perfect for cheese boards
Easily customizable with different fruits, nuts, and herbs
Can be made gluten-free very easily
Perfect for entertaining, holidays, and gifting

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn discard into something truly impressive — this is it.

Master Base Recipe (For 1 Sheet Pan)

Use this base for any flavor below.

Ingredients (Base)

1 cup (240 g) sourdough discard (unfed is perfect)
3 tbsp (40 g) olive oil (or melted butter)
½ tsp (3 g) fine sea salt

Optional (but great)

¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried herb (rosemary or thyme) or ½ tsp citrus zest (orange)

Method (Updated Bake Time for Crisp Crackers)

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.
Mix base ingredients (and your chosen add-ins) until smooth.
Spread VERY thin over the parchment using an offset spatula. (Thin = crisp.)
Bake 20–25 minutes until fully set and lightly golden.
Remove pan and score into small rectangles with a pizza cutter.
Return to oven and bake another 20–30 minutes, rotating once, until dry and crisp.
Total bake time: 40–55 minutes
Cool completely (they crisp as they cool). Break apart on score lines.

Crispness Check

If the center crackers still feel flexible after cooling, bake 5–10 minutes more.

Fruit & Nut Cracker Collection (5 Flavors)

🍒 Cherry & Toasted Hazelnut Crackers

Light golden crackers with fine cherry flecks and nutty crunch.

Add to the Base Recipe:

⅓ cup (50 g) dried cherries, finely chopped
¼ cup (30 g) toasted hazelnuts, finely chopped (irregular, not uniform)
Optional: ½ tsp orange zest or ¼ tsp cinnamon

Pairs with: brie, chèvre, triple-cream cheeses

🌰 Date & Walnut + Sea Salt Crackers

Deeper flavor, slightly darker tone, perfect with bold cheeses.

Add to the Base Recipe:

⅓ cup (55 g) pitted dates, finely chopped
¼ cup (30 g) walnuts, finely chopped
½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Optional finish: flaky sea salt after the first bake (right before the second bake)

Pairs with: blue cheese, aged cheddar, gouda

🍑 Apricot, Almond & Rosemary Crackers

Bright, aromatic, and beautifully balanced.

Add to the Base Recipe:

⅓ cup (55 g) dried apricots, finely chopped
¼ cup (25 g) sliced almonds, lightly crushed or chopped
½ tsp dried rosemary (or 1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced)

Pairs with: manchego, camembert, soft cow’s milk cheeses

🍊 Cranberry, Pecan & Orange Zest Crackers

Festive, colorful, with a citrus lift.

Add to the Base Recipe:

⅓ cup (45–50 g) dried cranberries, finely chopped
¼ cup (30 g) pecans, finely chopped
1 tsp (2 g) orange zest (about ½ medium orange)
Optional: ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Pairs with: white cheddar, havarti, cream cheese

🍯 Fig & Pistachio Crackers (Lightly Sweet)

A touch sweet, still savory enough for cheese boards.

Add to the Base Recipe:

⅓ cup (50–55 g) dried figs, finely chopped
¼ cup (30 g) pistachios, finely chopped
1 tsp (7 g) honey or maple syrup
Reduce salt slightly if you prefer: use ⅜ tsp salt instead of ½ tsp

Pairs with: burrata, ricotta, mascarpone

Easy Gluten-Free Option

These crackers can be made gluten-free very easily.

You have two options:

Use a gluten-free sourdough starter, or

Create a quick discard-style base using:

½ cup gluten-free flour blend
½ cup water
Then proceed exactly as written. The texture stays beautifully crisp.

Serving & Storage Tips

Serve with cheeses, honey, jam, and fresh fruit
Perfect for wine nights, parties, and holiday boards
Store fully cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to 1 week
If they lose crispness, refresh in a 300°F oven for 5–8 minutes

A Little Sourdough Sorcery ✨

These crackers are one of my favorite examples of how sourdough discard doesn’t have to feel like an afterthought. With just a few ingredients and a little extra bake time, you get something that feels bakery-worthy and completely homemade.

If you make these, I’d love to know which flavor you try first.

DOWNLOAD the Recipe HERE

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