Nutty Apple Compote Croissant Sandwich
Perfect Croissant Sandwich for Brunch
Enjoy a delightful brunch with this croissant sandwich, featuring a wonderful combination of crunchy vegetables, sweet apple compote, and savory nuts. Adding smoked duck and cheese enhances both flavor and nutrition.
Sandwich Ingredients- 4 slices cucumber
- 2 slices Cheongyang chili pepper (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 1/2 onion
- 6 almonds (coarsely chopped or crushed)
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices apple (cored)
- 4 croissants
- 4 slices smoked duck breast
- 2 slices cheese
Sauces and Seasonings- 2 Tbsp garlic butter spread
- 4 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (for cooking apples)
- A little cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp garlic butter spread
- 4 Tbsp honey mustard
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar (for cooking apples)
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the sandwich. Have your croissants, smoked duck, eggs, cheese, apples, cucumber, onion, Cheongyang chili pepper, and almonds ready. Also, have the garlic butter spread and honey mustard sauce on hand.
Step 2
Thinly slice the cucumber. Finely julienne the onion and Cheongyang chili pepper. Use the Cheongyang chili pepper only if you prefer a spicy element.
Step 3
Coarsely chop or crush the almonds using a knife or a mortar and pestle. It’s best to leave some texture rather than grinding them into a fine powder.
Step 4
Lightly oil a pan and fry the eggs. For a nice touch, you can place an onion ring on top of the egg while it cooks, creating a decorative and flavorful addition. Sauté the onion until it becomes translucent.
Step 5
Core the apples and slice them into approximately 1cm thick pieces. Lightly oil another pan and place the apple slices. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar over the apples. Cook over medium-low heat until the apples are tender and slightly syrupy. Be careful not to let them turn into a jam; they should remain moist.
Step 6
Slice the croissants in half horizontally. Lightly toast the cut sides in a pan. Toast the exterior of the croissants until golden brown for extra crispiness. Grill the smoked duck slices in the pan until they are nicely browned and slightly crispy.
Step 7
Spread the garlic butter evenly on the cut, toasted side of each croissant half. Generously sprinkle the coarsely chopped almonds over the garlic butter for a delightful nutty flavor.
Step 8
Now, let’s assemble the sandwiches. On one half of a croissant, layer the thinly sliced cucumber and Cheongyang chili pepper. On the other half, artfully arrange the cooked apple compote and sautéed onions. (If you didn’t use jam for the apple compote, the natural sweetness of the apples will still be delicious.)
Step 9
Place the grilled smoked duck slices neatly on top of the cucumber and chili pepper layer. On the apple and onion side, place the fried egg.
Step 10
Top the smoked duck with a slice of cheese, and do the same for the apple and onion side with the egg. The cheese will melt slightly from the warmth, binding the ingredients together.
Step 11
Finally, drizzle honey mustard sauce generously over the assembled croissant sandwich. Your delicious croissant sandwich is now complete! Adjust the amount of sauce to your preference.
