Grilled cheese with apples, Perron Cheddar and caramelized onions

Name: Grilled cheese with apples, Perron Cheddar and caramelized onions
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, halved and finely sliced; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 6 thick slices (1.5 cm) of a luxurious country bread; 170g Perron Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced; 2 Lobo apples cut into thin slices; Old-style mustard; 1/4 cup butter

Preparation 20 min
Cooking 25 min
Servings 3
Freezing I do not suggest

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, halved and finely sliced
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons dark rum
6 thick slices (1.5 cm) of a luxurious country bread
170g Perron Cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
2 Lobo apples cut into thin slices
Old-style mustard
1/4 cup butter

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Preparation

In a very large skillet heated on low heat, add the olive oil and onions. Season with salt and pepper and stir. Cook onions for 10 to 12 minutes to caramelize. Onions should not sear, reduce heat if this is the case. Add oil as needed.
Add maple syrup and rum and stir. Set on fire and let the flames go out. Continue cooking for 2 minutes to reduce dry. Pour into a bowl and set aside.
On three slices of bread, spread a thin layer of old-fashioned mustard and place half of the cheese slices. Add apple slices, caramelized onions and remaining cheese. Finish with remaining slices of bread and press to compact.
Wipe the pan, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt over low heat. Spread the butter in the frying pan and add the sandwiches gently. Place a heavy cast-iron pan on top to compact. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown. The goal is to melt the cheese without grilling the bread too quickly. Reduce heat if necessary.
Turn VERY delicately with a spatula, add the remaining butter in the frying pan and turn gently to coat the bread. Place the heavy skillet on top and continue cooking for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Cut in half and serve with a little fresh salad!