Prep time:

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Total time:

Serves: 10

200g Jerusalem artichokes (large)

1tbsp Olive Oil

Salt and ground black pepper

100g Crème fraîche

4 Black Forest Ham Slices

4tbsp Red Onion Marmalade

1tbsp Cress or chopped Chives

Method: Preheat the oven to 180˚C,350˚F, gas 4. Slice the artichokes thinly on a mandolin. You’ll need big slices as they will shrink. Toss them in oil and season. Lay the slices on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 mins until golden and crisp.  Pull the Black Forest Ham into strips and twirl. Top … Continue reading "Get the Party Started: Artichoke Crisps with Black Forest Ham"

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180˚C,350˚F, gas 4. Slice the artichokes thinly on a mandolin. You’ll need big slices as they will shrink. Toss them in oil and season. Lay the slices on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 mins until golden and crisp. 
  2. Pull the Black Forest Ham into strips and twirl. Top the artichoke crisps with ½ tsp of crème fraîche, Black Forest ham and ½ tsp red onion marmalade or cranberry sauce. Garnish with cress or chopped chives.

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