PORT-GLAZED WALNUTS WITH STILTON

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Encourage guests to cut off small chunks of the Stilton and dip them in the port syrup. Cocktail Party Recipes

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups walnut halves (9 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup ruby port
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
One 1-pound wedge of Stilton cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, port, pepper and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.
  • Add the walnuts to the saucepan, stirring to evenly coat them. Using a slotted spoon, drain the nuts very well.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the walnuts on it in a single layer. Bake for 12 minutes, stirring once, or until the nuts are mostly dry; let cool. Separate any nuts that stick together.
  • Meanwhile, simmer the syrup over low heat until it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.
  • Set the Stilton on a serving platter and place the walnuts in a separate bowl. Drizzle the port syrup over the cheese and serve with the nuts.

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