Ingredients
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- Sliced Jarlsberg Cheese (2-3 slices per serving)
- 1 D'Anjou Pear, sliced
- Fresh Basil leaves (3 per serving)
- Sourdough Bread, sliced
- Butter, for cooking
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
For Basil Honey Syrup:
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
For the Grilled Cheese Toasties:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan.
- Slice the bread about 1 inch in thickness.
- Place 2 – 3 slices of cheese on each side of the bread.
- Place a slice of pear on each side of the bread.
- Place fresh basil leaves on each side of the bread.
- Close the sandwich and butter on one side of the bread.
- Place in the hot frying pan and gently place a smaller pan on top of the sandwich to gently press it down.
- When a nice golden color is achieved carefully turn the sandwich over and butter the other side.
- Place the pan on gently on the sandwich and let the sandwich get a beautiful golden color on the other side and the cheese nice a melted.
- Remove from the pan and dust with powdered sugar.
For Basil Honey Syrup:
- Combine the ingredients for the dipping syrup and serve with the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
