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
• Ingredient info: Chiles de árbol can be found at better supermarkets and at Latin American markets.

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.
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.