So many people have been asking me how I like to enjoy our Golden Pineapple Preserve. So here's my answer... in a toastie!
Here we've added some spring onion and chilli to the preserve to add a bit of crunch and heat, but it's also great with straight up pineapple preserve and cheese. Simple but delicious.
Why pineapple and cheese works
If you've ever wondered why pineapple and cheese is such a classic combination, it comes down to contrast. The natural sweetness and acidity of pineapple cuts through the richness of cheese, balancing each mouthful. Using a high-fruit preserve rather than tinned pineapple intensifies that flavour without the excess liquid, which means a crispier toastie and a much better result.
What cheese works best in a pineapple and cheese toastie?
A mature cheddar is the classic choice and for good reason: the sharpness stands up to the sweetness of the preserve. Gruyère works beautifully if you want something a little more melty and nutty. Avoid anything too mild or it'll get lost.
Make it your own
This recipe is really a starting point. Once you've got the pineapple preserve and cheese base sorted, you can take it in lots of directions like adding sliced jalapeños if you want more heat or using it as a quesadilla filling!
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Golden Pineapple & Cheese Toastie
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Fruit Preserves
Possibly the best cheese toastie ever?
Ingredients
- 2 thick-cut slices bread
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 heaped tbsp Golden Pineapple Preserve
- 1 small spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh chilli, diced, optional
- 100g extra mature cheddar, grated
Directions
Heat a frying or griddle pan over a medium heat to warm. Take the bread and butter each slice - the buttered sides will become the outside of the sandwich. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple preserve, spring onion and chilli, if using.
On one slice add the grated cheese and on the other, spread on the pineapple preserve before sandwiching together.
Place sandwich in the hot pan and toast on either side for 2 - 3 minutes until golden and crisp and the cheese in beautifully melted inside.
Remove from the pan, slice in half and serve!
