Gourmet Blackberry Brie Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Blackberry Spread
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6 tbsp granulated sugar
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Pinch of kosher salt
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2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
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3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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2 cups fresh blackberries
→ Sandwich Components
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8 slices of sourdough bread
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Unsalted butter, adjust as needed
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1 tbsp of fresh, chopped thyme leaves
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300 grams of creamy brie, double cream preferred
# Instructions:
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Toss blackberries, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and a little salt into a saucepan. Heat until boiling, then lower heat. Mash the berries and let it cook for about 7-10 minutes until it’s nice and thick. Cool it down before using.
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Slice brie into pieces roughly ½ inch thick.
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Place a skillet on medium heat, making sure it’s not too hot so the cheese melts just right.
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Spread butter on one side of half the bread slices. Position buttered side facing the skillet, then layer brie and thyme on top.
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Coat other bread slices generously with the cooled blackberry mixture. Put these slices, jam side down, on top of the brie.
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Butter the exposed bread tops. Carefully flip and cook sandwiches until bread is golden and brie is gooey.
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After cooking, let the sandwiches sit for a moment. Use a sharp knife to halve them for easier eating.
# Notes:
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The jam sets more as it cools.
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A small pan means you’ll need multiple batches.
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Avoid high heat so the cheese melts smoothly.