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Smoked Turkey & Red Apple Tea Sandwiches

These smoked turkey and red apple tea sandwiches are crisp, savory, and refreshingly modern, with layers of texture and flavor in every bite. Thinly sliced red apple, shaved paper-thin, adds juicy sweetness and a clean crunch that brightens the sandwich from the first bite. A creamy spread made from cheese, mayonnaise, and horseradish, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, brings a smooth, tangy heat that pairs beautifully with the fruit. Peppery arugula adds a fresh, green bite, while delicate layers of smoked turkey provide mellow smokiness and satisfying richness. Assembled on soft bread and trimmed into elegant triangles, these sandwiches strike a perfect balance between sweet, savory, and sharp. Light yet flavorful, they’re ideal for tea service, brunch spreads, or anytime you want something polished with a little edge. Author: Tea Time Magazine January/February 2019.
Author Tanya

Ingredients

  • 1 Honeycrisp apple
  • 2 ounces creamy Havarti cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 slices whole wheat bread frozen
  • ⅓ cup fresh arugula
  • ¼ pound thinly sliced deli smoked turkey breast

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, cut apple in half vertically. Using the thinnest setting on a mandoline, cut 24 slices from apple. Discard seeds.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, process together cheese, mayonnaise, horseradish, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon cheese mixture onto each frozen bread slice. Arrange a layer of arugula on cheese side of 3 bread slices. Stagger 8 apple slices on top of arugula. Shingle approximately 2 turkey slices on top of apples. Top each with a remaining bread slice, cheese side down, to make 3 sandwiches.
  • Using a serrated knife in a gently sawing motion, trim crusts from sandwiches. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 triangles. Serve immediately, or cover with damp paper towels, place in an airtight container, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Smoked Turkey & Red Apple Tea Sandwiches pictured with Beet & Goat Cheese Canapés.
Source: https://teatimemagazine.com/smoked-turkey-red-apple-tea-sandwiches/