Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Bette's Chicken-Liver Pate with Sauteed Maple Syrup Apples 3.5 (80) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 9, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 Maple-syrup-glazed apples are an exquisite side dish to serve with a savory chicken-liver pate made with garlic, mushrooms, and scallions. Ingredients 15 tablespoons (1 ⅞ sticks) unsalted butter ¾ pound chicken livers, rinsed and drained ½ pound white mushrooms, sliced ⅓ cup chopped scallions, white and pale-green parts only (about 3 scallions) 1 tablespoon minced garlic, (2 to 3 cloves) 1 teaspoon paprika Coarse salt ⅓ cup white wine 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 loaf crusty bread, for serving Sauteed Maple Syrup Apples Directions Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add livers, mushrooms, scallions, garlic, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until livers are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt. Add wine and thyme. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook until mushrooms are very soft, about 10 minutes. Let mixture cool completely. Process mixture and remaining 12 tablespoons butter in a food processor until smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Transfer pate to an airtight container or a ramekin; cover with plastic wrap directly on surface. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with bread and sauteed apples. Cook's Notes The pate can be refrigerated (without the apples) for up to one week. Rate it Print