Savoury Ham Puffs with Fruit Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Savoury Ham Puffs with Sweet Fruit Sauce Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 lb smoked ham , chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded swiss cheese
8 puff pastry sheets , 5 x 5 inches ( purchased or home-made from a standard recipe )
1 egg white
1 cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
7 tablespoons red jelly or 7 tablespoons jam , such as currant , cherry , raspberry or strawberry
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar , to desired sweetness
1 ounce fresh peeled gingerroot , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
16
Calories
240
Sugar
14g
Fat
14g
Savoury ham puffs are delicious appetizers that can be served before the main course at any occasion. The savoury ham and cheese mixture is enclosed in golden-brown puff pastry, making them crunchy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. The sweet fruit sauce, which is drizzled over these ham puffs, creates a perfect balance between the savoury ham and sweet tartness of the fruit sauce. These puffs are versatile and can be served suitable for any event, whether it is a family gathering, party, or a simple snack. Their small size makes them perfect for sharing, and their savoury-sweet combination is sure to please the taste buds. So try out this recipe today and see for yourself why savoury ham puffs are loved by everyone.

Instructions

1.In a small pot, add apricot preserves, prepared mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Cook over low heat while stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until the preserves melt into a sauce. Set aside to cool.
2.Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3.In a medium bowl, mix chopped ham and shredded Swiss cheese. Set aside.
4.Lay the puff pastry sheets on a lightly-floured board and cut each sheet into 9 (3 x 3-inch) squares.
5.In a small bowl, beat the egg white and brush each square with egg white. Spoon a tablespoon of ham and cheese mixture onto the center of each square.
6.Take the opposite corners of each puff pastry square and bring them together in the center. Squeeze the dough to seal the edges. Brush each puff with more egg white.
7.Place the puffs onto a prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
8.In a separate pot, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, red jelly or jam, brown sugar, and peeled gingerroot. Cook over low heat and stir for 5 minutes until the ingredients meld together. Set aside to cool.
9.Serve the ham puffs hot, drizzled with the fruit sauce.

PROS

Savoury ham puffs are perfect appetizers with a sweet tart fruit sauce that makes them a crowd-pleaser.

They are easy and quick to prepare and can be stored in the fridge after baking for about 3 days, then reheated right before serving.

CONS

This recipe may be high in calories and fat.
Therefore, it should not be eaten frequently or in large quantities.

Some people may not like the combination of savoury and sweet flavours.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ham is a good source of protein, and Swiss cheese is a source of calcium, making this recipe nutrient-dense.
The fruit sauce contains cranberries, which are good for digestion and antioxidants that help fight diseases.

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