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. 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. 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

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