Description
This Cinnamon Sugar Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese is a deliciously sweet and savory sandwich that combines creamy brie, crisp apple slices, and a hint of spicy honey butter. Perfectly golden and melty, this quick 20-minute recipe is ideal for a comforting lunch or an elegant snack that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices hearty white country loaf or French bread (sourdough or rye also work well)
Fillings
- 2 organic apples, thinly sliced
- 250 g brie cheese, cut into 12–16 thin slices (about 1 cup)
Butters
- 3 tbsp butter (for spreading on bread)
- 4 tbsp hot honey butter (recipe below)
Hot Honey Butter
- 2 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- 2 tbsp fireweed honey or other mild honey
- ¼ tsp hot chili flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Make the Hot Honey Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened salted butter, fireweed honey, and hot chili flakes. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld while you prepare the sandwiches.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the regular butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. On the non-buttered side of 4 slices, layer the thinly sliced brie cheese followed by the thin apple slices to ensure even distribution of flavors. Top each with the remaining bread slices so that the buttered sides are facing outwards.
- Cook the Sandwiches: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place each sandwich on the skillet and cook gently for 3 to 5 minutes per side, pressing down lightly with a spatula. This will toast the bread to a golden brown and melt the rich brie inside, melding all the flavors perfectly.
- Finish with Hot Honey Butter: Immediately after cooking, while the sandwiches are still warm, spread or drizzle the prepared hot honey butter generously over the tops of the sandwiches. Serve hot to enjoy the delightful combination of melted cheese, sweet apples, and spicy-sweet honey butter.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes in the hot honey butter to control the heat level to your preference.
- Sourdough or rye bread can be used for added flavor variations.
- Ensure the apples are thinly sliced to cook evenly and soften slightly without becoming mushy.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the brie melted and the bread at its crispiest.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading.
