I love October!
There are so many reasons why I love October. One of them is because it usually starts to feel like Fall during this month. The leaves are already changing and this weekend the temps dropped below 50. There was even a snow spotting. Can you believe that?!?! It is definitely turning in to hot cider and sweater kind of weather. I love it!
Remember when I told you about our friends who run Laurel Vista Farms? I told you I would showcase some of their goodies and I am just now getting around to it. I wish I weren’t such a failure at getting things posted in a timely fashion. I hope you can forgive me.
Did you know that Onion Jam was a thing? I have to be honest, when I first saw this I had no idea what it might taste like. This whole savory jam thing has become a real thing. We got hot pepper jelly in our CSA basket and it changed my world. This Sweet Onion & Garlic Jam is amazing! I believe it is the onion that makes a difference. The sweet onion they grow up in Somerset, PA are delicious and I really do believe they are on to something with this jam! I knew that it would be the best condiment for a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s sweet and tangy and when it is heated it has the best flavor that accents whatever you put it on.
When I decided to make this fall inspired grilled cheese I got the idea to use apples. People always talk about pairing apples with cheddar cheese, some people love cheese with their apple pie. I can’t say that I have taken up this trend of apple pie and cheddar but after having this sandwich I think I could get in to it.
I want to take a minute to talk about apples. It is known amongst my family and closest friends that I had somewhat of an apple juice addiction. As the family story goes, I would not relinquish my bottle until I was about 4 years old (that’s embarrassing) and it was typically containing apple juice instead of milk. I had a pretty steady obsession until college; it was then that I decided to give up apple juice for lent and the cravings tended to subside. Today, I do enjoy my occasional glass of apple juice but I have learned to get my apple fill in other ways.
You might get to see a few more apple dishes before the end of the month. I’ll do my best to keep it to minimum so that you don’t get bored of me! For all of my friends out of the area I hope you plan a visit to PA so that you to can enjoy the weather, the apples, and the onion jam.
Ingredients
- 1 Granny Smith Apple
- 2 Slices of Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Tsp. Onion & Garlic Jam
- Butter
- 2 Slices of Farmers Bread (or any hearty bread)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the Granny Smith apple, the skin can stay on. Take two pieces of farmers bread and butter one side of each piece. On the opposite side of one piece spread a teaspoon of the Onion & Garlic jam. Lay the thinly sliced apples on top of the jam. Top the apples with thin slices of cheddar cheese. Place the second slice of bread on top of the cheese and apples, making sure that the buttered side is facing out. Place the sandwich on a heated grilled and cook until browned on one side, flip and brown on the other.
- You can also prepare these as open faced sandwiches by following the same steps as above without placing the additional slice of bread on top. Instead you can place the sandwich slices under the broiler for a minute or until the cheese has melted.
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