Fromager d’Affinois with Cinnamon-Sage Apples and Umami Pecans | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• Dash paprika
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
• ½ egg white
• 2 ounces pecans
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons plus ¼ teaspoon brown sugar (divided)
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 apples (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• 6 to 7 ounces Fromager d’Affinois
• Crackers or bread (for serving)