Apple, Brie, and Ham Pannini

1.Prepare the ingredients: Slice the Brie cheese and the apple thinly. If using sourdough, ensure the slices are uniform.

2.Assemble the sandwiches: Spread 1 tablespoon of softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice (this will be the outside).

3.Flip two slices of bread over (butter-side down). Layer half of the Brie cheese on each slice. Top the cheese with two slices of ham, followed by half of the thinly sliced apple.

4.Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over the apple slices on each sandwich half, and add a small pinch of black pepper.

5.Layer the remaining Brie cheese on top of the apples, and then top with the remaining two slices of bread, butter-side up.

6.Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Place the sandwiches carefully onto the hot surface.

7.Grill the sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the Brie cheese is completely melted and oozing.

8.Remove the sandwiches from the skillet. Let them rest for 1 minute before slicing them diagonally in half. Serve immediately.