Pâté en Croûte with
Apple & Fig Chutney

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 meat-based pâté en croûte (or pâté in a pie crust)

• 250 g (1 2/3 cups) figs, fresh or frozen

• 1 apple (Granny Smith variety)

• 60 g (2/3 cup) icing sugar

• 70 ml (5 tbsp.) cider vinegar (or raspberry)

• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) ground cinnamon

• 3 ml (1/2 tsp.) ground ginger

• Freshly ground pepper and salt

INSTRUCTIONS :

• Clean the figs (if they are fresh) or thaw them, as appropriate. Cut them into pieces.

• Wash, peel and dice the apple.

• Place the fruits in a saucepan with the icing sugar, vinegar, spices and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for at least another 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside.

• Cut the pâté en croûte into thin slices and serve with the apple and fig chutney.