Monte Cristo with Strawberry Habanero Jam

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Total Time:
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Yield:
4 sandwiches
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

Strawberry Habanero Jam:

  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 orange, zested and juiced (or 1/4 cup orange juice)
  • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1 habanero, stem and seeds removed, finely minced

Custard:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 eggs

Sandwich Build:

  • 8 slices Texas toast
  • 8 slices gruyere
  • 12 ounces honey ham, shaved, such as Boar's Head
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional

Directions

For the strawberry habanero jam: In a 4-quart saucepan set over medium heat, add the sugar, orange zest and juice, and stir until the sugar dissolves. Turn the heat up to high and add the strawberries and habanero. Bring to a boil, stirring often, until the temperature reaches 200 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Once the jam has reached that temperature, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly. Once cooled, you can serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.

For the custard: In a baking dish, whisk together the, milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg and eggs. Reserve.

For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium heat. Top a slice of Texas toast with a slice of cheese, one-quarter of the ham, a second piece of cheese and the second slice of toast. Dip the sandwiches into the custard, letting the excess drip off. Add some butter to the griddle and gently pan fry each sandwich until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes each side. Remove from the griddle, dust with some powdered sugar, if using, and serve some strawberry habanero jam on the side.

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  • on December 15, 2012

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    This is what I requested for my birthday dinner. It was perfect! It had all the flavors that I love, all in one sandwich.

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  • on May 21, 2012

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    I made this recipe to use up the last of my Easter ham.....it was delicious, I used 2 habaneros and that seemed to crank up the heat enough for my family: I really recommend this to anyone who is looking for something different to do with leftover ham.

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  • on May 07, 2012

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    I made the Monte Cristo and the Strawberry Jabanero Jam and both were delicious! I would add a little more jabanero next time. The jabanero flavor was very mild and didn't really come through. Great recipes!

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