There are certain foods that always remind me of my grandmother. Cinnamon apples are one of them. She always made them when I came to visit. Mam-ma had the sweetest, most syrupy, yummiest recipe. I’m afraid to think how much butter was used.
In college ( especially when I was particularly homesick), I would prepare sliced apples in a healthier manner - with lite butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar in the microwave. It’s a flavor combination I have always enjoyed. Tonight when struggling with the proverbial “what’s for dinner?”, inspiration struck. Cinnamon Apple Ham Paninis. These turned out delicious! This recipe would be ideal for a hot lunch next to a cup of not-so-healthy cheese soup or a tasty breakfast treat with a cup of joe. Tonight I grilled ‘em up and served with very pedestrian baked potato chips and a good dose of memories. How sweet it is!
Cinnamon Apple Ham Paninis
2 slices of Raisin Cinnamon Swirl Bread ( testing purposes I used Pepperidge Farms)
1 tsp lite cream cheese
pinch of brown sugar
3-4 thin slices of green apple
2-3 thin slices of deli honey ham
Preheat panini maker to med high heat. Spread lite cream cheese on one slice of bread. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Top with apple slices, ham, and remaining piece of bread. Place sandwich on grill and cook until bread is well toasted usually 4-5 minutes. slice and serve. yields: 1 serving, approx 225 calories
Cheers, Y’all!
by boots
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