Ham, Gruyere and Apple Panini

Ingredients

• 8 ounces forest ham black
• 1 tablespoon thyme leaves fresh chopped
• 2  granny smith apples cored peeled cut into 1/ slices
• 8 ounces gruyere cheese shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
• 0.5 inch bread white thick country-style
• 0.5 cup whole-grain mustard 

Equipment

• frying pan
• grill
• panini press

Directions

1. Special equipment: a panini press
2. In a 12-inch skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add the apple slices and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes.
4. Preheat a panini press.
5. Spread each bread slice with 1 tablespoon mustard. Arrange 1/4 cup of cheese on each of 4 bread slices and top with 2 slices of ham. Divide the apple mixture evenly on top of the ham.
6. Add the remaining cheese and cover with the remaining 4 bread slices. Grill in the panini press until the cheese has melted and the tops are golden and crispy, about 5 to 6 minutes.