Rich Brillat-Savarin on toasted walnut bread wants something bright, and Hédène’s Apricot Jam & Chestnut Honey answers with slightly tart apricot first, then the woody warmth of chestnut honey on the finish.

Makes 16 · 10 min

  1. Cut 4 slices of walnut bread into 16 small pieces and toast them lightly.
  2. Top each with a small wedge of Brillat-Savarin, about 7 oz (200 g) in total.
  3. Add 1/2 tsp of the Hédène apricot jam with chestnut honey to each bite.
  4. Finish with a toasted almond and a grind of black pepper, and serve.

The star of this recipe: Apricot Jam & Chestnut Honey, by Hédène.

— Clipperton