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Apple-Liver Pate
SERVES :40
Ingredients:
2
tb Margarine or
butter
1
md Onion,
chopped
(about 1/2 cup)
1
Cl Garlic, finely chopped
1/4
c Apple-flavored
brandy
or
Chicken broth
1
md Cooking apple,
pared
And coarsely chopped
1
Pound chicken
livers,
Cut into fourths
1 1/2
ts Chopped fresh
or
1/2
ts Dried thyme
leaves
1/2
ts
Salt
1/4
ts Pepper
2
tb Margarine or
butter,
Softened
Instructions:
Heat 2 tablespoons margarine in 10-inch skillet over
medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in margarine about 2 minutes. Stir in
brandy, apple and chicken livers. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, or
until apples are soft and livers are no longer pink in center.
Cool
about 15 minutes.
Place liver mixture in blender or food processor. Add remaining
ingredients.
Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute, stopping
blender occasionally to scrape sides, or process, 30 seconds or until
smooth. Pour crock or bowl.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Garnish with fresh thyme and serve with apple slices and
assorted
crackers if desired.
To Microwave: Place margarine, onion and garlic in
microwavable
2-quart casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high
about 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in brandy, apple and
chicken livers. Cover tightly and microwave on high 10 to 12 minutes,
stirring after 3 minutes, until apples are soft and livers are no longer
pink in
centers. Cool about 15 minutes.
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