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Griddled Apple & Parma Ham Open Sandwiches with Watercress

Griddled Apple & Parma Ham Open Sandwiches with Watercress
These speedy little open sandwiches are jam-packed with flavour - perfect for a quick but satisfying lunch

5 minutes prep, 5 minutes cook

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 Gala Apple, core removed and sliced

Rapeseed or olive oil

2 tsps honey

4 slices rye bread

4 slices Parma ham

40g watercress

Method

Toss the apple slices in a little olive oil and honey. Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and griddle the apples until strong lines appear on both sides

Lightly toast the rye bread and top each slice with griddled apples, Parma ham and watercress. Drizzle with a little olive oil to serve

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