Pecan Goat Cheese Log with Ontario Apple Chutney

Pecan Goat Cheese Log with Ontario Apple Chutney

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Ingredients

For the Log:
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup chopped or slivered pistachios
• 1 tablespoon (2 sprigs) of fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 log (250g) plain goat cheese
For the Apple Chutney:
• 2 medium Ontario apples peeled, cored and diced
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon apple spice
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¾ cup water
For the Apple Slices:
• Lemon juice
• 2 medium Ontario apples, cored and sliced about .5 cm thick

Instructions

To make the goat cheese log:
1. In a medium bowl, stir together the nuts, tarragon and black pepper; transfer to a plate.
2. Roll the goat cheese log over the nut mixture until fully coated. Set aside.
To make the apple chutney:
3. Set a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil and cook for one minute. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 5 minutes. or until apples have softened. Serve chutney warm or room temperature.
To assemble:
4. Rub the lemon juice all over the apple slices to help prevent browning.
5. Set the goat cheese log on a platter and surround with apple slices. Serve alongside a small bowl of the apple chutney.