It's apple season here and in Japan there are many different varieties.
My favorites are the Fuji and San-Fuji, in season, both are crisp and sweet, sometimes you can see the natural sugars that form near the core.
Interestingly, the difference between Fuji and San-Fuji is how they are cultivated. The Fuji has a bag put around its fruit while the San-Fuji doesn't.
I was craving the apple camembert panini that I had at La Marina de Bourbon, sadly this cafe has closed in Umeda, so the only way to have this was to re-create it.
I purchased some english muffins, camembert and a San-Fuji.
Apple Camembert Tartine (open sandwich) for 1
1 english muffin
1/4 of camembert cheese wheel
1/4 san-fuji apple
smears of grainy mustard
2 leaves lettuce
Cut the camembert into fourths, then cut a 1/4 piece in half.
Split one english muffin in half and put a 1/8 piece of cheese on each...toast.
Spread some grainy mustard on each after toasting.
While spreading the mustard, spread the melty cheese too.
Top with lettuce.
Cut apple into fourths, de-seed.
Take 1/4 of the apple and slice thinly, top your english muffin with it.
Lunch is served.
NOTES: Even if this wasn't a panini, it was close to what I had at the cafe and perfect for lunch.
It's Friday here, hope you have a great weekend!
Interesting tidbit about how the differently the apples are cultivated. I have never seen bags being put around apples!
ReplyDeleteOh, my...I think I need to pick up some Camembert. What a fabulous sandwich idea!!!
ReplyDeleteit pays to "google" Rowena :) I hadn't known about the bags too!
ReplyDeleteHope you like this Lizzy :)
Take care you two.
Kat
Japanese Fuji apples are amazing and popular all around the world. We have some great varieties now in Australia :)
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Sounds good! I've got some Camembert in the fridge waiting to be eaten.... :)
ReplyDeletesounds like you have some good apples there J-A!
ReplyDeletehope you like this Kathy :)
Take care you two.
Kat
Looks great! Fuji apples are my favorite too!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I can eat any other type K :0
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
A great combination--love the creamy cheese and crisp apple. ;-)
ReplyDeletebeen eating a lot of these lately Deb :)
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat