The Magician’s Nephew Tea Party/Book Club: Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Tea Sandwiches

So every Wednesday, starting in October, I have been a part of a Tea Party/Bible Study/Book Club on The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis. This is different from my book club and the Book Club Picks I have been reviewing (and desperately need to catch up on). I also need to catch up on these recipes. Week three we had Organic India Tulsi Masala Chai Tea, Parmesan and Chive Scones, Cucumber Aioli Canapés, Ham and Green Apple Sandwiches, Cranberry and Brie Bites, and Mini Pumpkin Creme Brulee.

I couldn’t share the recipes in October as I was in the middle of Horrorfest IX, so I am catching up and of course next is sandwiches.

Tea first!

This comes from Tea Time Magazine’s Teatime Celebrations. I couldn’t find my cutter, and instead used my knife and cut the sandwiches into triangles instead.

Emma (1996)

Ingredients:

• 6 Slices of Pumpernickel-Rye Swirl (I couldn’t find any and instead used a light rye bread), frozen
• 1 Tart Apple, such as Granny Smith
• 2 Tablespoons of Mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoons of Spicy Brown Mustard
• 6 Slices of Thin Deli-Style Smoked Ham
• 6 Slices of Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
• 1/3 Cup of Baby Arugula ( I substituted with Baby Spinach)

Directions for Sandwiches:

1. Using a 2-inch square cutter, cut 12 shapes from frozen bread, discarding crusts.
2. Cover with damp paper towels, and let bread thaw (about 15 mins).
3. Core apple, but leave whole and unpeeled.
4. Cut 6 (1/4-inch) crossway slices from apple. Set aside.
5. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard, stirring well.
6. Spread mayonnaise mixture in an even layer on each bread square.
7. Using 6 bread squares (mayonnaise side up) as a base.
8. Assemble 6 sandwiches, stacking ingredients in the following order: arugula/spinach, ham slice (folded into quarters), cheese slice, apple slice, and another bread square (mayonnaise side down).
9. Garnish each tea sandwiches with arugula or spinach leaves, if desired.

These were delicious and a wonderful addition to the night’s tea.

For more from The Magician’s Nephew Tea Party/Book Club, go to Cucumber Aioli Canapés

For more recipes, go to Parmesan and Chive Scones

For more Tea Time Magazine Recipes, go to Heirloom Tomato Tart

For more sandwich recipes, go to Turkey-Apple Tea Sandwiches

For more ham sandwich recipes, go to Tea Time Magazine’s Ham and Cheese Tea Sandwiches

For more tea posts, go to How to Clean Your Tea Infusers