Sep 21, 2012, Updated Sep 23, 2024 So when the mornings are cool the afternoons crisp and bright; when the trees are brushed with copper and the sunlight appears to be filtered through gold; when the first plump, cheery pumpkins appear at the market – this is when it feels like the rightful beginning of a new year. Time for new projects and exciting adventures, of which I’ll tell you more later… Do you get a flutter of excitement on a brisk early autumn day? Apples, for me, are right at the soul of September. The first crop emerged at the farmers market this week, and I’ve been crunching into them, and cooking with them, almost daily. Salty, tangy, creamy cheddar and sweet, acidic, crispy apples are a natural pair in a melody of tastes and textures. Apple slices make a simple, comforting grilled cheese gourmet, especially when topped with a bit of pungent red onion and peppery arugula. It would be equally delicious with brie in place of cheddar, and/or pear instead of apple.
Ingredients
2 slices rustic bread 1 tbsp mayonnaise 1 1/2 ounces (45 grams) aged cheddar cheese, sliced thinly or grated 1/4 apple, cored and thinly sliced thin slices red onion arugula 1 tbsp butter
Preparation
