Walnut and Date Compote
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 18 dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably bold in flavor)
  • 6 tablespoons water
Serve with:
  • Cheese (such as a mild-blue, brie and/or Manchego), at room temperature
  • Tart apples (such as Granny Smith), thinly sliced
  • Crackers
Instructions
  1. Preheat an oven to 325°F. Spread walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until they have darkened slightly and are fragrant, about 7 to 10 minutes.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine walnuts, dates, honey and water. Heat until the mixture just starts to bubble about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly.
  4. Take your cheese out of the refrigerator an hour before serving. Serve compote with cheese, freshly sliced apples and crackers.
  5. Compote keeps, refrigerated, for about 3 weeks.
Notes
* Makes about 1-1/2 cups or enough to accompany three small to medium wedges of cheese.
* Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/walnut-and-date-compote/