Apple and Ham Sandwiches

I make these sandwiches in the fall. The apples are in season and the holidays are coming lending itself to cooking more with cinnamon and nutmeg (at least for me).

I like to serve these with my pumpkin potatoe soup for a warm hearty supper on cool evenings.

1 apple sliced into 1/2inch rings
cinnamon
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
sliced cheddar cheese
thinly sliced ham
bagels

In a skillet add the butter and allow to melt on low heat. Be careful butter will burn quickly. Add 2 tbsp brown sugar and let it begin to melt. Add the apple rings and sprinkle with cinnamon. The apples will sautee and begin to soften. Turn to coat each side and for the apple to cook through but not into mush or applesauce. You want the apple slice to retain its shape.

Split and butter one bagel for each sandwich. Slide under the broiler to gently toast.

Build your sandwich from the bottom up.

Bagel bottom, slices of ham, slice of roasted apple and thinly sliced cheddar cheese, top with bagel top. The warmth of the apple and bagel will gently melt the cheese.

This is an excellent sandwich to serve for a Sunday brunch when you have guests also.