Apple Quesadilla

I first saw this on Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee. In her version, she uses brie cheese. I'm sure it's to die for. But, I don't keep brie cheese in my fridge unless it's for some fancy-schmancy recipe and I certainly wouldn't waste it on a quesadilla. So, I used jack and cheddar. Still, very yummy.

Apple Quesadilla

• 2 Flour tortillas (or you may fold one in half for smaller portions)

• Half to one apple. I use Gala or Fugi. You want something sweet, but not too soft. Not Granny Smith or Red Delicious (who even eats reds anymore?)

• Grated cheese of your liking. As much or as little as you like. Brie is obviously nice and soft and will melt well. Havarti is an excellent substitute, too. We carry jack and cheddar in my house. So, that's what I used.

• Place some cheese on the tortilla. Slice apple thinly and put on top of cheese. I do it in a fan patter of sorts. You can add as much or as little apple as you like. Place remaining cheese on top of apple slices. Place second tortilla on top or fold over if using one.

• Put pat of butter in skillet and heat on medium high.

• When the butter is melted, put quesadilla in pan. Brown on one side. When you have achieved your desired level of brownness, flip. Brown until cheese melts (you can flip again if it's getting to dark and the cheese hasn't melted, but I try not to over-flip).

• Let cool for a few minutes (the apples will be just soft enough and HOT so be careful!) and slice in any way you like. I use a cookie cutter for Lexi's to keep it interesting.
  

Enjoy!