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An Autumn Butter Board with Honey, Fresh Thyme, and Toasted Almonds

Posted By brosbottom On November 3, 2022 @ 1:58 pm In Food News | 1 Comment

Autumn Butter Board with Honey, Fresh Thyme, and Toasted Almonds

8 tablespoons good quality unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/3 cup whole almonds, skin on, toasted and coarsely chopped
Generous 1/4 teaspoon sea salt such as fleur de sel
Balsamic glaze for drizzling (See market note.)

Garnishes
Good quality dark artisan loaf, warmed in oven and sliced, or a crusty baguette warmed in the oven and sliced
1 cup or more dried apricots
One medium tart apple such as McIntosh or Granny Smith, stemmed, cored, and cut into 1/4 -inch thick wedges

1.Place the softened butter, honey, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and use a table fork to blend well. Taste and add a pinch more of cayenne if you'd like some extra heat.

2.Spread the butter in a circle on a wooden board or slate or marble slab. Sprinkle the thyme over the butter. Combine the chopped nuts and sea salt in a small bowl and then sprinkle nuts over the butter.

3 Arrange mounds of apricots, apples, and warm bread around the butter.Then drizzle butter with some balsamic glaze. Serve butter board with napkins and with a knife for each person.

Serves 4 to 5.

Market note: Balsamic glaze is available in many groceries in the section with vinegar and oils.It is made with balsamic vinegar that is reduced along with a sweetner such as brown sugar.

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