I’m looking for a way to use these apples. Some are really the wrong texture for eating out of hand, so I needed inspiration for other uses. Here are two. The first is basically a grilled cheese sandwich fancied up a little by the folks at Martha Stewart with the addition of ham and slices of apple. That’s what I’m having for dinner tonight. Tomorrow I’ll make the apple chutney. I think it would be a great addition to my next apple, ham, cheddar melt.
Ingredients:
8 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, more if you like 1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 pound ham, thinly sliced 1 medium Fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rings 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Preparation:
serves 4
Spread half the bread slices with mustard. Layer with cheddar, ham, apple, and more cheddar, dividing evenly. Top with remaining bread slices. Lightly butter both sides of sandwiches.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook sandwiches, turning once, until bread is golden, about 4 minutes per side. Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal (the only way to cut grilled cheese!) and serve warm.