Cranberry Mostarda Apple Brie Sandwiches: a 10-Minute Gourmet Lunch

Imagine a sandwich that tastes like it came from a fancy bistro but comes together in your own kitchen in just 10 minutes. That’s exactly what you get with these Cranberry Mostarda Apple Brie Sandwiches. Tart Granny Smith apple slices, creamy brie and a tangy-sweet cranberry mostarda (a simple mix of cranberry jam and whole grain mustard) are piled into crusty demi-baguettes for a lunch that feels special but takes almost no effort.

Whether you assemble them at home before heading to work or put them together at the office, these sandwiches are guaranteed to make you the envy of the break room. The combination of flavors and textures-crisp apple, rich brie, zesty mostarda and crunchy bread-is simply irresistible. Plus, with just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy a gourmet meal any day of the week.

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Ingredients

1 unit Granny Smith AppleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce BrieView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Demi-BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon Cranberry JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ounce Whole Grain MustardView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce.
2. Halve, core and thinly slice the apple. Halve the lemon. Thinly slice the brie. Halve and toast the demi-baguettes.
3. In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the juice from the lemon halves. In a separate small bowl, combine the cranberry jam and whole grain mustard to make the mostarda.
4. Spread the cranberry mostarda on the top halves of the baguettes and the mayonnaise on the bottom halves. Fill with the brie and apple slices (discard the lemon juice).
5. If desired, cut the sandwiches on a diagonal before serving.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I make these sandwiches ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the sandwiches in the morning and store them in the fridge. To prevent sogginess, keep the apple slices separate and add them just before eating or toss them with lemon juice to slow browning.

What can I substitute for brie?

You can use another soft, creamy cheese like camembert or triple-cream brie. For a different flavor, try goat cheese or gouda.

Is there a gluten-free option?

Absolutely! Use gluten-free baguettes or your favorite gluten-free bread. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.