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Roasted Apple and Brie Panini

Roasted Apple and Brie Panini


  • Author: Mia McKenny
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Roasted Apple and Brie Panini is a warm, melty sandwich layered with creamy brie, roasted Honeycrisp apples, and a swipe of rich fig jam between golden-grilled sourdough bread. I love making it with freshly roasted apple slices, buttery brie, and good fig preserves—this is a simple recipe with deeply comforting flavors. Sometimes called a fall grilled cheese or fig and brie melt, this panini is endlessly adaptable. I’ve tested it with different jams and cheeses, and each variation works beautifully depending on the occasion. Among sweet-savory sandwiches, Roasted Apple and Brie Panini stands out for its seasonal depth, its elegant but rustic appeal, and the way it surprises guests in the best way. It starts with gently roasted apple slices, gets layered with creamy brie, fig jam, and is pressed to golden perfection. I serve it on cool afternoons with tomato soup or cider, and I can’t recommend it enough as a staple in your cozy recipe collection.


Ingredients

2 slices sourdough bread

0.5 crisp Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced

2 ounces brie cheese, sliced

1 tablespoon fig jam

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 pinch ground cinnamon

1 pinch sea salt

1 teaspoon butter, for brushing


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Thinly slice the apple into 1/4-inch pieces and toss with olive oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt.

3. Roast apple slices on the baking sheet for 15–20 minutes until edges begin to curl and the aroma is sweet and soft. Let cool slightly.

4. Spread fig jam on one side of each slice of bread.

5. Layer brie slices on one piece of bread, followed by roasted apple slices.

6. Top with the second slice of bread, fig jam side down.

7. Lightly butter the outside of both slices.

8. Place in a preheated panini press or skillet and cook until the bread is golden and the brie is melted, about 3–5 minutes.

9. Remove, let sit for one minute, then slice diagonally and serve warm.

Notes

Let the brie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing for easier layering.

Don’t skip roasting the apples—it brings out their sweetness and softens their bite.

If you don’t have fig jam, try apple butter or caramelized onions for a similar cozy effect.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Grilled / Panini Press
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: roasted apple and brie panini, fall sandwich, fig jam grilled cheese