Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Fig and Pate Bruschetta Be the first to rate & review! 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 May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 16 This crostini makes an elegant appetizer at your next gathering. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 large shallots 1 cup ruby port 2 dried bay leaves 4 whole black peppercorns 1 long strip orange peel 16 black or purple figs, quartered Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme, leaves, plus 8 sprigs for garnish 8 ½ -inch-thick slices whole-grain walnut bread Olive oil for brushing 10 ounces smooth pate, such as foie gras or chicken liver Directions Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Thinly slice 2 shallots, and saute until golden and caramelized, about 6 minutes. Set aside. Quarter remaining shallot. Combine with port, bay leaves, peppercorns, and orange peel in a small saucepan. Set over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced to a thick syrup, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and strain into a medium saute pan. Add figs, and adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, and thyme. Warm over medium heat until figs begin to give up some juice and soften, about 3 minutes. Toss gently to combine, and remove from the pan. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each slice of bread into two triangles. Place on a cookie sheet, lightly brush both sides with olive oil, and toast until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side. Spread each slice of toast with pate. Spoon figs over the pate, and garnish with reserved shallots and thyme sprigs, or set out all the elements and let your guests help themselves. Cook's Notes Pate de foie gras spreads as easily as butter and is available in most specialty-food or cheese shops. It is usually sold in small individual terrines or sliced from a larger terrine and sold by the pound. Rate it Print