Gruyre Apricot Jam And Toasted Walnut Panini Recipes

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apple slices and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Preheat a panini press. Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon mustard. Arrange 1/4 cup of cheese on each of 4 bread slices and top with 2 slices of ham. Divide the apple mixture evenly on top of the ham. Add the remaining cheese and cover with the remaining 4 bread slices. Grill in the panini press until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix apricots and lemon juice in a large pot; add sugar. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cook and stir until apricot mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary.
• Meanwhile, prepare jars, lids, and rings by cleaning and sterilizing in dishwasher or boiling water bath. Leave lids in simmering water until ready to seal jars.
• Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of space on top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Steps:

• Heat a pot over high heat and add the mustard greens, with the water clinging to the leaves plus 1/4 cup additional water.
• Season with about 1/4 teaspoon of salt, pepper to taste, garlic, and red pepper flakes; cover.
• Once the greens start to reduce, lower the heat to medium and cook until they are tender, about 7 minutes.
• Drain and squeeze water out of the greens and put them in a bowl; season with additional salt, if desired, pepper sauce or vinegar to taste.
• Build your panini by covering one slice of bread with cheese, the greens, and pepper strips; spread the top slice with Dijon mustard and cover.
• Brush the outside of the sandwich liberally with olive oil.
• Cook in a panini maker or a heavy skillet until both sides of the bread are crispy and the cheese has melted (I use a cast iron skillet with another cast iron skillet on top of the sandwich to weight it, then flip.