Have you ever heard of the Simple and Crisp Fruit Crackers before? This is a great healthy alternative to crackers that also satisfy those in the party group who may be gluten-free. They are 100% fruit that are simply thinly sliced, dried, and that’s it. Simple and healthy since unlike a regular cracker vehicle they offer fiber and antioxidants, and after a month of parties it’s a welcome change from the regular cheese and crackers.
The crackers pair great with wine – whether red or white – and a variety of cheeses, here you can see I have a cream cheese and vegetable spread. Cheddars, Swiss, Brie, Blue cheeses and more work equally well. We didn’t finish all the crackers at the wine party, and I snacked on some of the leftover fruit with cheese and tea too. If I had chocolate around I might melt it and dip the fruit crackers in the chocolate too.
There are four types of fruit they offer:
- Blood Orange (my favorite)
- Orange (second favorite for me)
- Pear
- Apple
As you can see, they look fancy even though I did nothing but dump it out of the package, so perfect for the holidays. I’m not being compensated for this post – I just really like this product.
Simple and Crisp fruit crackers are a Northwest non-GMO local product created from Seattle by Jane Yuan a couple years ago. So not only are you supporting local, but also a female entrepreneur. The apples and pears are sourced from Washington and Oregon partners, and the oranges from California.
S&C Producer Profile: Jane Yuan, Founder & Chief Pairing Purveyor from Simple & Crisp on Vimeo.
Especially during this time of years when I’m attending many get togethers, I appreciate something that looks impressive but is so stupid easy to put together, especially when I have to go straight from after work.
I get these Simple and Crisp crackers at Whole Foods, though I’ve seen them at other specialty markets too (for instance Zupan’s here, and nationally at Williams Sonoma).
Which of these fruit crisps sounds most appealing to you? What is your favorite combo to bring to a get together that is easy when you are going straight from after work?
What a great idea! I love fruit and cheese together, so making fruit into a cracker is a brilliant twist.
I’m planning a baby shower for a GF friend’s new arrival, so I’ll add these to the spread. Thanks for the idea!
I’m glad that you think it’s a good idea! I really do like that it’s fruit, but without the hassle of even having to cut it heh heh
This is genius. I’ve never heard of these and will seek them out the next time I’m at Whole Foods. They do look so pretty presented on a platter! What a great conversation starter at parties, too. The blood orange looks and sounds amazing. I might dip some in chocolate and package them up as holiday gifts!
These would probably be great garnishes for cocktails too!
Omgosh! What a great idea. This is perfect for friends who have food intolerances as well. The holiday season is so hard to keep everything straight. I want to make these!
Tell me about it, my head is full of trying to remember people’s food allergies and also food preferences! But, I also want everyone to be able to enjoy snacks and not feel left out so easy tricks like these crackers are a lifesaver of effort
Those look great. And a great snack option for kids too! I’ve just put it on my Whole Foods list for this week. Thanks!
You’re right, it’s a great snack option for kids too!
Ohhhh pear and creamy cheese of some sort sounds awesome! I often buy plantain chips and use those for “cheese & crackers” too… good for the gluten-free folks.
I do like plantain chips too, but the Simple & Crisp crackers have the advantage of being healthier since these are dehydrated and not fried!
When I first saw the title of this I was channeling my inner Matt Bellassai and about to go crazy on the concept of fruit as chips…but….these are so beautiful. I can really see these as a great compliment to a nice dinner party.
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These look really good Pech! The blood orange with goat cheese sounds like a wonderful combination with some bright Oregon Pinot Gris!
Looking forward to trying these. They look tasty. 🙂
I had these at the Cheese Fest and totally love them! They need to be at more parties. I totally like that they are a tad healthier than crackers and also bring some fun flavor combinations when added to cheese or other toppings.