Turkey And Earl Grey Honey Butter Tea Sandwiches For Tea-Time! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon earl grey tea, finely ground (1 bag)
1 pinch salt
1/2 granny smith apple, peeled and coarsely shredded
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
16 thin slices pumpernickel bread or 16 wheat bread
3/4 lb sliced smoked turkey

Preparation

In a mini food processor or in a bowl, blend the butter, honey, ground tea and salt.
In a medium bowl, toss the apple with the lemon juice. Squeeze out any excess liquid and pulse or mix the apple into the honey butter.
Spread a scant 1/2 tablespoon of the apple butter onto each slice of pumpernickel or wheat bread.
Top half of the slices with the smoked turkey and close the sandwiches.
Using a sharp serrated knife, trim off the bread crusts. Cut the sandwiches into 4 triangles, transfer to a plate and serve.
MAKE AHEAD: The uncut sandwiches can be covered with a lightly moistened paper towel and plastic wrap and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before serving.