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all american apple pie grilled cheese

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Recipe by
Amy Freeze
@amyfreeze
Avon Park, FL

In a grilled cheese challenge, my husband and I dared to create "dessert" sandwiches. This particular sandwich is the all-American twist on the apple pie. Instead of bread, we use frozen poundcake (thawed), add homemade apple pie filling, and brie cheese.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For all american apple pie grilled cheese

  • 1
    gala apple
  • 1/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 6 oz
    brie cheese, sliced
  • 4 slice
    pound cake
  • reserved apple pie filling juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange blossom honey

How To Make all american apple pie grilled cheese

  • 1
    In a saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly. Remove and cool.
  • 2
    Place 3 slices of brie onto each slice of cake. Place 2-3 TBSP drained apple pie filling on bottom cake. Place on sandwich top. Brush sandwich with melted butter. Grill at 325 degrees for 2-4 minutes. Flip and repeat. If bread is browning too quickly, reduce heat. Grill until cheese melts.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, stir together apple pie filling juice and honey. Drizzle on plate and serve on the side.
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