CHEESE BOARD WITH SUGARED PECANS

There’s certainly no lack of style when Angela Steur, design director of Design of the Times (011 447 2258), entertains. Here are her recipes for a stress-free summer spread

CHEESE BOARD WITH SUGARED PECANS

INGREDIENTS 

  • a selection of different cheeses
  • grapes

For the sugared pecans:

  • handful pecans
  • 125ml sugar

METHOD

1. To make the sugared pecans: place the sugar in a saucepan and melt over a medium heat. When the sugar is dissolved, add the nuts and stir vigorously to coat. Pour out onto a baking tray lined with a sheet of baking paper.
2. When cool, break the sugared nuts up and serve with the grapes and cheeses.

This recipe serves 6.