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Persimmon, Ham and Swiss Puffs with Pepper Jelly

November 17, 2020 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

Making recipes with seasonal ingredients is always exciting. Especially since “in season” fruits and vegetables are at their freshest. Because these persimmon ham and swiss puffs with pepper jelly proves using seasonal ingredients provides the best in taste. Plus some seasonal ingredients like persimmons have a really short season so get them fast. Not to mention how how versatile this sweet fruit is in recipes. I don’t know about you but I really enjoy combining sweet and savory foods together. In the first place ham goes so well with sweet flavors plus adding persimmons is a no brainer. Second the Swiss cheese with hot pepper jelly provides a party in your mouth. Speaking of parties these persimmon ham and Swiss puffs are a perfect choice on your menu.

urn with persimmons and twigs with wicker tray of savory appetizers

What kind of persimmons are used in these persimmon ham and swiss puffs?

The two most common varieties of persimmons is Fuyu and Hachiya. The Fuya persimmon is in this recipe because they are sweet and seedless. Compared to the Hachiya persimmon which can be on the bitter side unless really ripe or overripe. Furthermore I wanted the sweet and firm Fuyu persimmon in these persimmon ham and swiss puffs because I knew it would hold up well when baking. Plus the sweet flavor goes so well with smoked ham in this flaky, savory pastry. Adding a dash of hot pepper jelly only furthered the complexity of the sweet and savory flavors.

sesame pastry filled with ham and persimmons on wicker charger
No table should be without these scrumptious puffs adorning your festive autumn table

Additionally my sweet neighbor Marci gave me a bag of them sharing some that her friend gave her fresh from their persimmon tree. Plus I knew the minute I got my hands on this gorgeous fruit that I can make an amazing recipe with them. Of course Marci and her family better be hungry because they will be enjoying these soon. I’ll be walking across the street soon with a platter of these flaky persimmon ham and Swiss puffs. Since I only ate a couple I need to share them and pay it forward.

gold spatula serving stuff puff pastry bites

Only 7 ingredients in this awesome recipe!

  • Frozen ready made puff pastry, very convenient but make sure to thaw overnight in the refrigerator because thawing it on the counter will only deflate the pastry when baked and you want this to puff.
  • Smoked ham, I used a thick 1/4 inch ham steak but you could get deli ham, just ask the proprietor to slice it thick. You only need 6 ounces.
  • Fuyu persimmons, they are firm and honey sweet with a texture similar to apricot
  • Hot pepper jelly, at most grocery stores in the jam/jelly section, only a 1/2 a teaspoon per puff giving this recipe that unexpected flavor
  • Swiss cheese to add that creamy nutty flavor, use a good imported Swiss like Gruyere or Emmental, I used the latter in this recipe
  • Egg, used as a wash to glue the pastry together and to give the top shine
  • Roasted sesame seeds sprinkled on the top for that added texture and color
fall pastry appetizer
These are almost too pretty to eat…

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  • Cherry, Brie & Caramelized Onion Turnovers
persimmon ham and swiss puffs half eaten on stack of faux wood salad plates with gold fork
Use your hands or a fork for eating these flaky treats…no rules here!
overhead view of persimmon ham and swiss puff pastry bites
5 from 1 vote
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Persimmon, Ham and Swiss Puffs with Hot Pepper Jelly

These flaky and savory persimmon puffs are filled with smoked ham, swiss and just a touch of hot pepper jelly making this unique appetizer so party friendly.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword persimmon ham puffs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 12
Author Joseph Sciascia

Ingredients

  • 1 17 oz package of frozen puff pastry (two sheets) thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 6 oz Ham steak or 1/4 inch thick slice. Cut into 12, 1X2 inch pieces
  • 1/2 lb Swiss cheese like Gruyere or Emmental cut into 12, 1X2 inch slices, I used Emmental
  • 2 Fuyu persimmons, sliced into 1/4 inch wedges
  • 6 tsp hot pepper jelly
  • 1 egg, beaten with 2 tsp water making an egg wash
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a 11X17 baking sheet with parchment paper

  2. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and unfold each sheet and cut along the seam lines for 3 equal strips per sheet. Cut each strip into 4 rectangles so you will have a total of 24. Roll out 12 of them just a bit bigger than the other 12.

  3. Place the 12 smaller, unrolled puff pastry on top of the parchment lined sheet pan and brush the edges with egg wash.

  4. Place a piece of ham on top of each piece of pastry, followed by 1 piece of cheese.

  5. Place 1 slice of persimmon top of that followed by 1/2 a teaspoon of hot pepper jelly on the very top.

  6. To with the remaining rolled out pastry rectangles on top and press to secure all the sides down to seal and with a fork press the edges down slightly.

  7. Brush the top and edges with egg wash and sprinkle a 1/4 teaspoon of roasted sesame seeds on top.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until puffed and dark golden

  9. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve warm. Makes 12 individual appetizer portions

persimmon ham and swiss puff with hot pepper jelly on round wicker tray with fresh Fuyu persimmons in the background

Filed Under: Appetizers, brunch, Holiday Foods, Party Food, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: Fuyu persimmon recipes, ham and cheese in puff pastry, ham appetizer recipes, hot pepper jelly recipes, persimmon ham and swiss puffs, Persimmon recipes, persimmons in puff pastry, puff pastry appetizers, Puff Pastry Recipes, savory persimmon recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes

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  1. Paula Voight

    November 20, 2020 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    These hand held delicious Fall treats have the most AMAZING flavor combination! Wish I was your neighbor to receive such goodies!

    Reply
    • Joseph Sciascia

      November 24, 2020 at 9:41 am

      thank you! me too…I miss you so very much

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