BRIE & SPICED PEAR PASTE SANDWICH
A delicious sandwich made with your choice of bread, slices of brie, Maggie Beer's scrumptious Spiced Pear Paste and baby spinach leaves. The first time I made this I used Maggie Beer's equally delicious Apple and Rosemary Paste. On that occasion, I used sour dough bread, but I've also made this sandwich with ciabatta. I've made it as a take-to-work sandwich, which has meant that by the time I have eaten it, the brie has been wonderfully melted - making the use of margarine or butter totally unnecessary. Since making this sandwich the first time - a serendipitous creation: it was simply what I had on hand - I've added chopped walnuts as I love the textural variety that they bring to the sandwich. This sandwich would, I believe, also be delicious pan-fried, though I've not yet tried it that way. Maggie Beer is an Australian chef and writer and she produces many, many food products and drinks. Her products are available online: http://www.maggiebeer.com.au/home/. For Australian Zaar members, her Spiced Pear Paste should be readily available from any good delicatessen, greengrocer's or supermarket. Her pastes might seem expensive but a little bit goes a long way when it comes to the flavour they bring to a sandwich. And I haven't yet even begun to explore where else I might use them. Zaar would not allow me to use Maggie Beer's Spiced Pear Paste as an ingredient, so in the ingredients I have listed slices of pear and I have suggested some spices that could be added if you are using slices of pear. Add one or more of these, according to your taste preferences.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place slices of brie on a slice of bread, and spread Maggie Beer's paste on the other slice of bread.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of the brie, add the baby spinach leaves, (and if you are unable to access Maggie Beer's Spiced Pear Paste add the slices of pear); then place the slice on which the Spiced Pear Paste has been spread on top of the slice containing the brie, walnuts and baby spinach leaves; cut the sandwich in half; put in the fridge ready to be grabbed on your way out the door next morning!
- OR if you are using slices of pear, add chopped hazelnuts or chopped pecans, add the spices of your choice, then place the other slice on top of the slice containing the brie, nuts (of your choice) and baby spinach leaves; cut the sandwich in half; put in the fridge ready to be grabbed on your way out the door next morning!
- OR, if you're enjoying this sandwich at a more leisurely pace, enjoy it when you're ready to eat it. But allowing it to sit for a while out of the fridge is essential if you want to really enjoy the brie at its best.
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Amber Snell
snella@gmail.comMy whole family loved this sandwich!
Lumka Faith
f_lumka20@hotmail.comCan't wait to make this with my kids this weekend!
Mark Vanua
m-vanua11@gmail.comThis sandwich looks so yummy! I'm definitely going to try it.
Daniel farrow
f-d39@hotmail.frI'm thinking of making this sandwich for my next picnic.
Christina Clay
christina-c60@hotmail.fr5 stars! This sandwich is a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Rakesh Kumar
krakesh@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.
Ali Rizwi
alir@yahoo.comThe presentation of this sandwich is really beautiful. Great job!
Chase Nuscis
c@yahoo.combrie and pear is always a winning combo
Xyion Brooks
brooksx@hotmail.comSpiced pears sound like an intriguing addition to a sandwich. I'm intrigued!
nachol ashik
a.nachol@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe! It sounds delicious.
Layla Holmes
hl@yahoo.comLooks heavenly!
zarrar khan hulk
hz80@hotmail.comThis will make a great appetizer at my next party!
Ilkin Rustemov
i_rustemov58@hotmail.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe this weekend!
Yasen Hana
yasen-h@yahoo.comEasy and delicious!
Abdullah DOGAR
d.abdullah5@hotmail.comThis sandwich was a hit at the office potluck!
Afzal Agha
agha_a@hotmail.fr5/5 stars!
Bethie Laplante
bethie_laplante14@yahoo.comI found it too sweet for my taste, so I added a bit of dijon mustard for balance and used regular pears instead of spiced ones. It was much better that way!
Vanessa Minnie
m86@yahoo.comFollowed the recipe to the letter and it turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing!!!
T J
j-t@gmail.comThis was quick and easy to make. A great lunch option for busy people. The flavor combo is delicious!
Lovely Mehar
meharlovely39@yahoo.comI absolutely loved this sandwich. The combination of brie, spiced pear paste, and peppery arugula was perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!