Blackberry Balsamic and Brie Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For Blackberry Jam
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2 cups blackberries
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3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
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6 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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Kosher salt, pinch
→ For Sandwiches
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300g double cream brie cheese
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1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
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8 slices sourdough bread
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Butter, as needed
# Instructions:
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Combine blackberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer. Crush berries and cook 7-10 minutes until thickened. Cool.
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Slice brie into ½ inch thick slices.
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Heat skillet on medium heat, keeping temperature moderate to allow cheese to melt properly.
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Butter one side of four bread slices. Place butter side down in pan. Top with brie slices and thyme.
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Spread thick layer of blackberry jam on remaining bread slices. Place jam side down over brie.
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Butter top bread slices, flip sandwiches, and cook until golden and cheese melts.
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Let cool briefly before cutting in half with sharp knife.
# Notes:
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Jam will thicken more as it cools
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May need to cook in batches depending on pan size
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Keep heat moderate for proper cheese melting