Ingredients

• 1 pear, peeled and thickly sliced
• 2 c water
• 1/2 c maple syrup
• 4 slices Italian bread
• 4 slices honey ham
• 1/4 pound gouda, shredded*
• 1 T butter

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, bring water and syrup to a boil. Add pears and cook about 7 minutes, or until it begin to soften. Remove pears from syrup and set aide.

2. On each of two slices of bread, arrange pears, 2 slices of ham, and half the cheese. Top with remaining bread.

3. In a medium skillet, melt butter of medium heat. Once butter is an ice and hot, add your sandwiches. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn, but on medium heat it should take about 5 minutes for your first side to get nice and toasty. Don’t be tempted to turn the heat up and cook these faster- you’re bread will burn before your cheese melts! After 5 minutes or so, flip your sandwiches to toast the other side. If your cheese isn’t melty enough, you can cover the pan with a lid at this point. After 2 or 3 minutes, your second side should be golden and your cheese should be melted and your grilled cheese will be ready to enjoy!

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