Grilled Havarti Sandwich With Spiced Apples

Posting for ZWT6. A variation from thenibble.com And after making myself I DID reduce the butter as Kim127 suggested. And after looking at momaphet's review and the original recipe I did reduce the sugar amount. Thank you both. Also think the caramelized onion is a wonderful suggestion.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened, divided
• 1  granny smith apple, peeled cored and thinly sliced
• 1  tablespoon sugar, to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 8  slices  rustic round loaf  bread, thick slices
• 8  ounces havarti cheese, 8 thin slices

Directions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add apples, sugar, cinnamon and cardamom; cook about 7 minutes, stirring frequently until most of the apple juices are reduced and the fruit is coated with a syrup.
3. Remove pan from heat; set aside.
4. Place four slices of the bread on a griddle.
5. Top each with one slice of Havarti, 1/4 of the spiced apples, another slice of Havarti, and top with the remaining slices of bread.
6. Butter the sandwich tops.
7. Turn over and butter again.
8. Place griddle over medium heat.
9. Brown sandwiches on EACH side 3 to 5 minutes, until golden and Havarti begins to melt.
10. Cool 5 minutes before serving.