Gruyère, Apricot Jam, and Toasted Walnut Panini

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Gruyère, Apricot Jam, and Toasted Walnut Panini Recipe

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

16 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/4 cup walnuts
	8 1/2 inch-thick slices french country bread ( I use whole grain )
	4 teaspoons apricot jam
	6 ounces gruyere cheese , cut into 4 thin slices

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

400

Sugar

12g

Fat

18g

This Gruyère, Apricot Jam, and Toasted Walnut Panini is a delicious sandwich that combines sweet and savory flavors. The use of apricot jam adds a nice touch of sweetness to the sandwich, while the gruyere cheese adds an earthy and nutty flavor. The toasted walnuts on this sandwich give it a nice crunch and texture. The panini is perfect for a lunchtime meal that is quick and easy to make.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet. Toast in oven until fragrant, about 8 minutes. Cool.
2.	Place bread slices on a work surface. Spread 4 slices with apricot jam. Top with cheese slices, then walnuts. Top with remaining bread slices, pressing lightly.
3.	Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sandwiches and cook until golden brown and cheese melts, pressing occasionally with spatula, about 3 minutes per side.
4.	Cut sandwiches in half. Serve hot.

PROS

This panini is a perfect combination of savory and sweet flavors.

The toasted walnuts give the sandwich a nice crunch and the gruyere cheese is melted to perfection.

It’s quick and easy to make and perfect for a lunchtime meal.

CONS

The sweetness of the apricot jam may not be to everyone’s taste.

The sandwich is high in fat, calories and carbs due to the use of cheese and bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this sandwich is not particularly healthy, the walnuts in this recipe provide a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which are beneficial for heart health.
Gruyere cheese is also a good source of calcium which is important for maintaining strong bones.