Yields: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5-7 minutes
Ingredients
Bread
- 4 slices of sourdough bread, ciabatta, or your favorite hearty bread.
Spread
- 2 tablespoons apple butter
- 1-2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (optional)
Cheese
- 1/2 cup brie cheese, thinly sliced
Turkey
- 4-6 ounces thinly sliced deli turkey
Apple
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple (or other tart apple), thinly sliced
Butter
- 2 tablespoons, softened
Optional
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- A drizzle of honey
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
1. Prep the panini press: Preheat your panini press to medium-high heat. If you don’t have a press, a heavy skillet will work too.
2. Assemble the sandwiches:
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered sides, spread the apple butter (mix with Dijon mustard if using).
- Layer on the turkey, apple slices, and brie cheese.
- Optionally add a sprinkle of cinnamon, honey drizzle, or thyme leaves for extra flavor.
- Close the sandwiches with the buttered sides facing out.
3. Cook your panini:
- Place the sandwiches on the heated panini press and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown, the cheese is melted, and the sandwich is heated through.
- If using a skillet: Place sandwiches in the skillet and use a heavy pot or another skillet to press them down. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden and the cheese melts.
4. Slice and serve: Allow your panini to rest for a minute or two before slicing in half and enjoying!
Tips
Bread choices: Experiment with different bread types (whole wheat, multigrain, etc.) to find your favorite combination.
Get creative with cheese: Swap brie for other melty cheeses like gouda, gruyere, fontina, or cheddar.
Adjust sweetness: Control the sweetness level based on your preference. Use unsweetened apple butter or skip the honey for a less sweet sandwich.
Make it vegetarian: Omit the turkey for a delicious vegetarian version!
