Drizzle this fragrant honey over your favorite cheese, or use it as a condiment on prosciutto panini.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients
1
cup walnut pieces
3
/4 cup orange blossom honey
1
/2 cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1
tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves plus 2 sprigs
1
/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
4
whole dried chiles de árbol
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Coarsely chop; set aside.
Step 2
Whisk honey and oil in a medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fold in walnuts, thyme, and lemon zest. Add chiles. Divide between two 8-oz. jars. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before using.
Nutrition Per Serving
One tablespoon contains: Calories (kcal) 54.6 %Calories from Fat 55.1 Fat (g) 3.4 Saturated Fat (g) 0.3 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 6.5 Dietary Fiber (g) 0.1 Total Sugars (g) 6.1 Net Carbs (g) 6.5 Protein (g) 0.1 Sodium (mg) 0.3