Walnut-Thyme Honey
A fragrant infused honey combining toasted walnuts, fresh thyme, and chiles de árbol. This versatile condiment blends the sweetness of orange blossom honey with aromatic walnut oil and bright citrus notes.
2 servings
25 min
Ingredients
- •1 cup walnut pieces
- •¾ cup orange blossom honey
- •½ cup walnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 to taste Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
- •1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary leaves plus 2 sprigs
- •¼ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- •4 whole whole dried chiles de árbol
- •Ingredient info: Chiles de árbol can be found at better supermarkets and at Latin American markets.
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 325°F. 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.
15 min
- 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-ounce jars. Cover and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Keep chilled. Stir before using.
10 min