Gentlemen's Morsels

Submitted by Debster

"I love afternoon tea and sometimes enjoy a "tea" instead of eating dinner. This has been a favorite Victorian recipe for many years. The sweet and savory combination of flavors is wonderful."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 16 small sandwiches
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 thin slices whole wheat bread
• apricot jam
• 1⁄4 lb very thinly sliced smoked ham
• Dijon mustard (or try a favorite)

directions

1. Lay bread slices out on the counter or cutting board.
2. Spread half the bread slices with a thin layer of apricot jam.
3. Arrange sliced ham on top.
4. Spread the other bread slices with a thin layer of Dijon mustard and set on top of the ham.
5. With a serrated knife, trim the crusts.
6. To serve, cut into squares, triangles, or fingers.

Reviews

[Nose5775]

Classic, yet unexpected combination. I had just one for a snack. This reminded me of something, but I'm not sure what -- maybe I've just had something similar at catered events.

 

[Ms B.]

I just made this simple sandwich for my own lunch. (Therefore, I downsized the recipe to just one sandwich.) I used a hearty 7-grain bread and shaved smoked turkey instead of the ham. The combo of the sweet preserves, smokey, shaved meat, and tangy mustard are a hit. This will find its way into my lunch box often.

 

[Elly in Canada]

The perfect 'tea' sandwich, a delicious flavour combination definitely recommend using the best of everything to make it special !!

 

[Jenny Sanders]

You must use the best of everything here as it is so very simple. Delicious and satisfying, a nice balance of flavours and textures. My ham was a little dry so I did put some butter on the bread.