Prepare the walnuts: If not already toasted, spread the walnut halves on a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool completely.

Prepare the apricots: Carefully slice each dried apricot lengthwise almost all the way through, creating a pocket without cutting it completely in half.

Stuff the apricots: Using a small spoon or piping bag (or just your fingers), gently fill the center pocket of each apricot with approximately 1 teaspoon of the room-temperature goat cheese.

Assemble the filling: Press one toasted walnut half firmly into the cheese filling of each stuffed apricot.

Arrange and garnish: Place the stuffed apricots neatly on a serving platter. Drizzle evenly with the honey.

Final touch: Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves over the honey-drizzled appetizers just before serving. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.