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Pear & Apple Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions

A sweet and savory grilled cheese sandwich layered with pears, apples, caramelized onions, and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich
  • 8 slices artisan bread
  • 1 pear thinly sliced
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 6 slices cheese Gruyère or cheddar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
Caramelized Onions
  • 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook onions slowly with oil and butter until caramelized.
  2. Butter bread slices and layer cheese, fruit, and onions.
  3. Grill sandwiches until golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

Best served warm with soup or salad.