Marinated Camembert with Pear-Apple Chutney

Marinated Camembert with Pear-Apple Chutney is a delightful and flavorful appetizer that combines the creaminess of Camembert cheese with the sweet and tangy flavors of pear-apple chutney. The cheese is marinated in pear cider, enhancing its taste and creating a luxurious texture. The chutney, made from a combination of Gala apples, Bartlett pears, and a variety of spices and vinegars, adds a burst of fruity goodness to complement the cheese perfectly.

This dish is a harmonious balance of savory and sweet, making it an excellent choice for a dinner party, holiday gathering, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a sophisticated and unique appetizer. The preparation involves marinating the Camembert cheese, creating the pear-apple chutney, and then arranging the sliced cheese with a dollop of chutney on each piece.

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE CAMEMBERT:

• 1 Camembert cheese
• 1 bottle of poiré (pear cider)

FOR THE CHUTNEY:

• 2 Gala apples
• 2 Bartlett pears
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 cup of raisins
• 1 cup of cider vinegar
• 1 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut the Camembert cheese into four equal pieces without separating them. Place the cheese in a flat bowl.
2. Pour pear cider over the Camembert, making sure it is fully covered. Put a lid on the bowl and refrigerate for 24 hours to marinate the cheese.
3. Peel, core, and chop the Gala apples and Bartlett pears.
4. In a saucepan, combine the chopped apples and pears with the remaining chutney ingredients, including 2 cups of sugar, 1 cup of raisins, 1 cup of cider vinegar, 1 cup of balsamic vinegar, 2 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and salt to taste.
5. Heat the saucepan to a high bubble and cook the mixture until it turns syrupy. The fruit should remain discrete but tender. Allow the chutney to cool.
6. Remove the Camembert from the pear cider marinade and drain off any excess liquid. Slice the cheese thinly.
7. Arrange the Camembert slices on a platter.
8. Top each Camembert slice with a teaspoon of the prepared pear-apple chutney.
9. Serve the Marinated Camembert with Pear-Apple Chutney with additional poiré (pear cider) on the side.

Enjoy your delicious appetizer!

The result is a visually appealing platter that tantalizes the taste buds with every bite. The creamy, tangy cheese combined with the sweet and slightly spicy chutney creates a flavor profile that is both rich and refreshing.

Serve this Marinated Camembert with Pear-Apple Chutney with some extra poiré (pear cider) to complement the flavors and provide a refreshing beverage to accompany this appetizer. Your guests will be delighted by the combination of textures and flavors, and it will surely become a favorite addition to your repertoire of appetizer recipes.