Honey with cheese, nuts and fruit: pairings that work
Which honey varieties bring out salty cheese, and which suit fresh fruit and nuts.
Pale flower honey suits soft young cheeses: it does not overpower their creamy taste. Darker, richer varieties stand up better to aged hard cheeses.
Nuts and honey are a classic that is easy to make festive: walnuts in honey go well with tea or a cheese board.
Fresh figs, pears and apples gain a gentle sweetness from honey without sugar. The main rule is not to heat honey much, so that it keeps its aroma.
