Ham, Apple, Cheddar Biscuits with Whipped Apple Butter
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
For the Biscuits
4 Cups flour, all purpose
2 Teaspoons salt, Kosher
½ Teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 Cup butter, cold, cubed
1 Cup granny smith apples, diced
2 Cups ham, ¼” diced
1 ½ Cups cheddar cheese, sharp, shredded
1 Cup Juicy Juice® 100% juice, apple flavor
½ Cup butter, unsalted
2 Cups apple cider vinegar
For the Whipped Apple Butter
¾ Cup butter, unsalted, softened
3 Tablespoons Juicy Juice® 100% Juice, apple flavor
¾ Teaspoon salt, Kosher
For the Biscuits
- Add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cold butter to a medium size work bowl.
- Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, mix until butter is fully incorporated, and mixture resembles a coarse meal. Chunks of butter should be no larger than a pea.
- Add apples, ham, and cheese. Mix briefly just to combine.
- Whisk together juice, melted butter, and vinegar. Add to dry mixture and mix just to combine.
- Turn onto floured surface and roll out to a 1” thick square.
- Using a knife, cut into 4 pieces. Then stack them on top of each other, and roll out into 12 pieces
- Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet, leaving 2” of space between each.
- Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Bake at 400° degrees for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes: This can also be made using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
For the Whipped Apple Butter
- In a small work bowl, carefully mix softened butter, juice, and salt.
- Continue whisking mixture together until fully incorporated.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of whipped apple butter on each biscuit right before serving.