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    Home » Recipe » Vegetarian » Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey

    Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey

    Published: May 6, 2021 · Modified: Nov 1, 2021 by Sabrina Currie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    If you haven't tried a brie and apple grilled cheese yet, imagine the flavours of a fruit and cheese platter. Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crispy, buttery toast and a drizzle of honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savory flavor that makes this apple and brie sandwich stand out from the rest!

    This recipe is sponsored by organic Washington apples but all opinions and recipe ideas are my own.

    Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey Butter
    Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey Butter
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    • Take your grilled cheese up a notch
    • Why choose organic Washington apples
    • What is the best apple variety to use
    • Sides to serve with this melty sandwich
    • Step by step instructions for brie and apple grilled cheese
    • What kind of bread is best
    • Sandwich variations
    • Can I make this without butter
    • Other great ideas for organic apples
    • Related Recipes
    • Recipe

    Take your grilled cheese up a notch

    Honey in my grilled cheese? Yep, an apple and brie grilled cheese is a match made in heaven but adding this lightly spicy honey kicks things up a notch. Chili spiced honey adds a gentle and mouth watering tingle and really melds all the flavours together.

    I also use organic apples which I believe are more flavorful than others. Ooey, gooey, sweet and salty….yes please! Apples and cheese are a natural pair, you can find more of them together in my Apple Walnut Salad with blue cheese or my Rocket and Pear Salad and for something sweet, try the ultimate Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling or French Apple Beignets Recipe. For a super cute cheese appetizer, check out this Hedgehog Cheeseball.

    Melty Apple Brie Grilled Cheese
    Melty Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

    Why choose organic Washington apples

    If you've followed my blog for awhile, you know I want the freshest and healthiest available. I've been using organic Washington apples a lot through the winter here and now I've partnered with them to share this recipe. These apples are widely available from our close neighbors to the south so they have a low carbon footprint. Did you know that Washington accounts for 90% of the certified organic apple production in the United States?

    Washington Organic Apples
    Washington Organic Apples

    The biggest reason I choose organic is to reduce the number of chemicals in my family's food. While always something I thought about, I started seeking organic options out a lot more after having children. For any of you with growing kids, I am sure you can relate.

    The second reason is that it is kinder to the earth. The dry climate and ideal temperatures in Washington reduce the number of disease and pest problems that can impact fruit. This excellent apple growing climate reduces the need for applications to control insects and pests.

    To top all that off, Washington organic apples are ALL handpicked! That means less bruising and more care when packing. In addition, Washington’s quality standards for all apples are more stringent than grading standards used in any other growing region in the world.

    These are a choice I feel good about putting in my kids lunches! I use them regularly in muffins and cakes, and serve them raw in lunch boxes almost daily.

    What is the best apple variety to use

    As for the variety of apple for this grilled cheese, choose the ones you best like eating raw. Fuji, gala, cosmic crisp, red or green delicious will all taste delicious in this sandwich. For a more tart flavor you can use granny smith. These varieties are all available organic from Washington. (Have you tried my delicious cosmic crisp apple cake? That's another recipe that uses these awesome organic apples.)

    Want to learn more about Washington Organic Apples? Check them out here https://bestapples.com/washington-orchards/organics/

    Organic Apple Orchard In Washington
    Organic Apple Orchard In Washington

    Sides to serve with this melty sandwich

    If you want to have soup with this grilled cheese, skip the tomato soup (too overpowering for the delicate brie) and choose something like Roasted Cauliflower soup or Potato Leek soup. But if you really want tomato soup, add some cream to it at the end to mellow out the sharpness.

    Salad always pairs well. Choose something simple and light like Garden Salad with Orange Vinaigrette .
    (If you love fruit and cheese combinations, you might also like my Rocket and Pear Salad with Blue Cheese.)

    Growing your own garden salad is easy and rewarding
    Garden Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Pairs Perfectly with Apple Grilled Cheese

    Step by step instructions for brie and apple grilled cheese

    This is an easy sandwich to make. The key is to slice your apples nice and thin so they will soften slightly. Each slice of bread gets a thin spread of butter on the outside and a generous smear of hot honey butter on the inside.

    Thinly slice and fan out apples for apple brie grilled cheese
    Thinly slice and fan out apples for apple brie grilled cheese

    Layer a little cheese, then the apple, then a little more cheese so that it will all stick together. Once cooked, wait a few minutes so the layers don't slide apart too much and so you don't get burned.

    Layering thinly sliced brie and apples before grilling sandwich
    Layering thinly sliced brie and apples before grilling sandwich

    What kind of bread is best

    I'm a firm believer in a hearty, white loaf. A traditional French bread or country loaf both have a nice texture. Not too dense but hearty enough to hold together nicely and brown evenly. Sourdough and rye bread are also an excellent choice.
    If you can't tolerate gluten, use your favourite loaf of gluten free bread.

    Brie and apple grilled cheese sandwiches are melty and delicious
    Brie and apple grilled cheese sandwiches are melty and delicious

    Sandwich variations

    • Want to add even more deliciousness? Add a heaping tablespoon of caramelized onions to this, between the apple slices and cheese before grilling.
    • Prefer cheddar? This sandwich works well with cheddar too, just substitute an equal amount of cheddar for the brie cheese. To add some crunchy greens, make a brie arugula grilled cheese.
    • No honey on hand? Try jalapeno jelly, fig jam or cranberry jelly instead. Want less bread? Make this an open face melt and broil to gently brown the cheese on top.

    Tag me to show me on Instagram @wckitchengarden if you make this or one of the variations!

    Can I make this without butter

    Yes. The obvious and easiest choice is to substitute margarine. Alternatively, you could lightly brush the outside with olive oil and use olive oil for the hot honey. Some folks that swear by mayo on the outside of a grilled cheese with the idea that it adds a little more flavour. You could try that if it appeals to you though I have tried it and it's not an improvement for me personally.

    Other great ideas for organic apples

    Apples are so healthy-One medium apple (180 g) has only 72 calories, 19 carbohydrates, is a source of fibre and is a source of Vitamin C. Because of this, I buy and eat a lot of apples. I've put together a list of 7 more of my favourite ways to enjoy fresh apples to help give you some more inspiration.

    1. Diced apples cooked in your morning oatmeal.
    2. Core and slice apples then sprinkle lightly with cinnamon and sugar and add to your kids lunch bag. My kids think this is a big treat and it helps prevent apples from going brown.
    3. Serve up sliced apples with peanut butter to dip in.
    4. Apples and cheese are a classic combination and never get old, stack some apples and cheese between crackers for a fast cheater version of this sandwich.
    5. Sliced quickly on my mandoline, tossed with a little lemon juice and dehydrated to make apple chips.
    6. In a salad like this Apple Fennel Salad.
    7. In a delicious cake like this Apple Brown Sugar Coffee Cake.

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    This is comfort food at it's finest. I can definitely say that I love this apple grilled cheese more than any other grilled cheese sandwich I've tried, and I've tried a lot of them!

    For more on what I'm cooking up, follow me on Instagram or Facebook. You might also like my FREE printable weekly meal planner.

    Cheers friends! Sabrina

    Have a wonderful and delicious day!

    Sabrina

    Recipe

    Brie and Apple Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey Butter

    Apple and Brie Grilled Cheese with Hot Honey

    Sweet tart apple, creamy, earthy brie, crisp, buttery toast with a kiss of lightly spicy honey. Honey adds both a sweet and savoury flavour that makes the apple and brie sing. This is comfort food at it's finest!
    5 from 60 votes
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    Course: Lunch, sandwich
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 565kcal
    Author: Sabrina Currie

    Ingredients

    Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

    • 8 slices Hearty white country loaf or French bread Sourdough and rye also work well
    • 2 Organic apples, thinly sliced
    • 250 g Brie, cut into 12-16 equally thin slices (1 cup)
    • 3 tablespoon Butter for spreading
    • 4 tablespoon Hot honey butter (below) Omit chilis in honey butter if you prefer no spice

    Hot Honey Butter

    • 2 tablespoon Salted butter, at room temperature
    • 2 tbsp Fireweed honey, or other mild honey
    • ¼ teaspoon Hot chili flakes Add up to ½ teaspoon chili flakes if you like it hotter

    Instructions

    Hot Honey Butter

    • Mix butter, honey and chili flakes together. If your butter is not soft enough, microwave it in 10 second intervals until soft but not liquid.

    Apple Brie Grilled Cheese

    • Lay all 8 pieces of bread out and lightly butter top side of each. (You may not need all 3 tablespoon if your butter is soft and easy to spread thinly.)
    • Lay 4 pieces of the bread, buttered side down in a large, heavy bottomed frying pan. Spread ½ tablespoon honey butter on each slice in the pan, top each with 2 slices of brie, ½ thinly sliced apple fanned out and then top with remaining 1-2 slices of brie.
      Spread remaining honey butter on the unbuttered side of the leftover slices of bread and place honey side down on top of sandwiches.
    • Turn on frying pan to medium-low and cook apple sandwiches until golden brown on bottoms. Flip carefully and continue to cook until browned on second side. (Approx 5 minutes per side)
      Remove from pan and let cool 5 minutes before slicing in half and serving.
    • Serve alone or with a simple salad or light vegetable soup.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Bernadette

      May 06, 2021 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      I never thought about the addition of honey to a grilled cheese. I definitely am going to use this recipe for the next round of grilled cheese sandwiches.

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        May 06, 2021 at 10:31 am

        It’s so good, let me know what you think when you try it!

        Reply
    2. Jeri Walker

      May 09, 2021 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious! I can't wait to try it! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    3. Kay

      May 09, 2021 at 10:24 am

      5 stars
      Melted brie sandwiches are a love of mine, but adding spicy honey and apple just made it even better!

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        May 09, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Kay, I’m so glad you liked it!!!

        Reply
    4. nancy

      May 18, 2021 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      beautiful photos and that looks really yummy! i can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    5. amyg

      May 18, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      Apples and cheese go so well together. I love the idea of this combination in a grilled cheese, delicious! Lunch and dessert in one bite.

      Reply
    6. Colleen

      May 19, 2021 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      We always have a casual Friday night dinner and this grilled cheese fits the bill. It has everything going on and we'll be going back for seconds.

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        May 19, 2021 at 10:10 am

        Awesome Colleen! Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
    7. Katherine

      May 20, 2021 at 7:19 pm

      Ooo, this looks good. I’m a sandwich lover, and I looovvvveee grilled cheeses of all shapes and sizes,,, this looks GOOD! I will have to try this out when we restock on brie next time! Looks amazing!

      Reply
    8. Vanessa

      September 01, 2021 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Love this "classed up" version of grilled cheese. To be honest, I will happily eat any type of grilled cheese sandwich but this one feels very adult like something you would find at a beautiful café!

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        September 14, 2021 at 9:29 am

        Thanks Vanessa!

        Reply
    9. Waxapple

      November 11, 2021 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      amazing!! thank you for this great idea.

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        November 11, 2021 at 3:10 pm

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
    10. Jeannie

      January 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      absolutely delicious and mouthwatering recipe, dimply fancy too

      Reply
      • Sabrina Currie

        January 10, 2022 at 4:58 pm

        Thanks Jeannie, glad you liked this grown up grilled cheese! Cheers 🥂

        Reply

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