Get the Recipe: Apple Brie Sandwiches
This easy and delicious sandwich combines apple slices, melted brie cheese, fig jam and arugula, all on a toasted ciabatta bun.
Ingredients
- 3 ciabatta buns, approx. 6-inches long
- 2-3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1/3 cup fig jam
- 3 slices Brie cheese, approx. 1/2-3/4-inch thick
- 1 large apple, quartered, cored and thinly sliced *see Note 1 below
- 3 handfuls fresh baby arugula
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (non-convection/not fan-assisted).
- Cut the ciabatta buns in half from the sides. Melt the butter in a large, non-stick skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Place the cut sides of the buns in the hot butter and cook until the underside is nice and golden. Do two batches if all the buns won't lie flat at one time.
- Place only the bottom of each of the 3 buns on a baking sheet, setting aside the toasted tops for now.
- Tip! I like to start with a fresh, large wheel of Brie, and I take the thick slices from the centre of the round. That way, I only need to use one slice per sandwich, which is a bit neater.
- Spread each of the buns on the baking sheet generously with fig jam. Top each bun with a thick slice of Brie cheese. Season the Brie with a bit of salt and pepper, if you like. Pop the baking sheet into the oven and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the Brie is melty.
- Remove from the oven. Place a row of the sliced apple on top of the Brie, overlapping slightly. Top the apple with a handful of arugula, then place the tops of the buns on top of the sandwich. Cut in half to serve.
- For a pretty presentation and a neater handheld sandwich, wrap the sandwiches completely in parchment paper, then cut through the parchment and sandwich to serve. See the photo above the recipe card.
Notes
Note 1: I used Honeycrisp apples here. They paired beautifully with the Brie and fig jam. That said, any apple will work here. Use what you have or enjoy.
Tips!
If these sandwiches are made with 6-inch ciabatta buns, they are quite large and may be two servings per sandwich for many people.
Be sure to read the notes above this recipe card for substitution suggestions and step-by-step photos that you might find helpful.
Serving: 1sandwich, Calories: 402kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 48mg, Sodium: 525mg, Potassium: 217mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 914IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 95mg, Iron: 1mg
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