Tuscan Liver Bruschetta With Caramelized Figs
- 4 whole Large, Cleaned Chicken Livers
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 whole Small Onion, Minced
- 2 whole Garlic Cloves, Peeled & Minced
- 1/2 cups Marsala Wine
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/2 cups Chicken Broth, As Needed To Reach Desired Consistency
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Anchovy Paste
- 1 whole Loaf Baguette Bread
- 1 pint Fresh Figs
- 1/4 cups Chestnut Honey
- Clean the chicken livers by removing the membranes and any connective tissue.
- Cut into large dice.
- In a heavy pan over medium heat, add the oil and once it is hot, add the onions.
- Cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Next add the garlic and stir.
- Add the chicken livers and stir to mix.
- Cook until they lose their pink color.
- Add the Vin Santo (Marsala) wine, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the liquid reduces and the livers become lightly browned.
- Add a little chicken broth if needed to accomplish this.
- This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and place the mixture in a food processor.
- Pulse until coarsely blended.
- Add the butter, capers and anchovy paste and pulse until it becomes a smooth paste.
- If it seems a bit dry, add a little chicken broth to moisten.
- Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Set your pate aside.
- Slice the baguette into thin slices and toast in the oven or grill until lightly browned on each side.
- Cut the figs in half, then brush with chestnut honey.
- Place under the broiler and cook until lightly brown and bubbly.
- Spread the pate generously on the bread slices, top with a fig half and serve.
- Note: You can prepare the spread ahead of time, but I recommend placing plastic wrap directly on top of the spread to prevent it from discoloring.
- Store for up to 6 hours in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Before using, allow to come to room temperature, and then thin it with a little warm chicken broth if needed to create a spreadable mixture.
chicken livers, olive oil, onion, garlic, marsala wine, salt, chicken broth, butter, capers, anchovy paste, bread, honey
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/tuscan-liver-bruschetta-with-caramelized-figs/ (may not work)