SERVES 2 PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil Small knob of butter 1 red onion, thinly sliced 1 red apple, cored and thinly sliced ½ tsp caster sugar Few drops of balsamic vinegar (optional) 2 thick slices crusty farmhouse loaf or ciabatta bread 100g/4oz Cheshire cheese, cut into slices (don’t worry if they crumble) Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs Freshly ground black pepper
METHOD 1 Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the butter and onion. Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring often, for a few minutes. Add the apple slices and cook until softened. Sprinkle in the sugar and cook until the onion and apple turn a rich, golden brown. Remove from the heat and stir in a few drops of balsamic vinegar (if using). 2 Preheat the grill to high. 3 Toast the slices of farmhouse loaf or ciabatta bread on one side only. Heap the onion and apple mixture onto the untoasted sides. Top with the Cheshire cheese and a sprig or two of rosemary or thyme. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Toast under the grill for a few moments until the cheese starts to melt and bubble. Serve at once. Cook’s Tip: Use an ordinary white onion instead of a red one, if you prefer. Recipe from Cheshire Cheese