Name: Virginia Ham and Melon Apple Chutney on Corn Bread Rounds
Cook time: 1 1/4 hr
Total time: 2 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 24 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 large egg; About 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 lb sliced cooked Virginia country ham*, cut into 1 1/2- by 1/3-inch strips; 1/2 cup melon apple chutney; a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter

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Virginia Ham and Melon Apple Chutney on Corn Bread RoundsMiki Duisterhof

Active time: 1 1/4 hr Start to finish: 2 1/2 hr

Cooks' note:

•Corn bread rounds can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, then kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

*Available at Edwards (800-222-4267).

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