Apple Sandwiches

Apple Cinnamon Sandwich

2 thick slices of whole grain bread
1 egg
1/2 c milk
1/8 tsp vanilla and almond extract combined
pinch cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp brown sugar
1 spy apple, peeled, cored and sliced

~heat skillet with 1tbsp of butter. When melted, add apples and turn coating them in butter. Sprinkle with sugar and allow to caramelize. Apples should be softened not mushy when finished.
Set aside.
~ In a bowl beat egg then add milk, extract, cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat generously, both sides of bread. Add remaining butter to skillet, heat and add bread, flipping to brown both sides.
~Spread cream cheese on one side of bread. Layer on the cooked apples. Spread other slice with remaining cream cheese, set on top of apples. Slice in half and enjoy!



Grilled Granny Sandwich

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
2 slices Sourdough bread
3oz Brie, skin removed and sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp crushed pecans

~ Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter side down in warm skillet, add half the amount of brie, nuts and all the apples. Top with remaining nuts, then cheese, then bread. Once bread is browned and cheese is melting, flip to brown the other side.
~Serve with greens tossed in a light vinagrette.