Monte Cristo with Strawberry Habanero Jam Recipe

Name: Monte Cristo with Strawberry Habanero Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 2 eggs; 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Turn the heat up to high and add the strawberries and habanero.
3
Bring to a boil, stirring often, until the temperature reaches 200 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
4
Once the jam has reached that temperature, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
5
Once cooled, you can serve immediately.
6
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.
7
For the custard: In a baking dish, whisk together the, milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg and eggs.
8
Reserve.
9
For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium heat.
10
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.
11
Dip the sandwiches into the custard, letting the excess drip off.
12
Add some butter to the griddle and gently pan fry each sandwich until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes each side.
13
Remove from the griddle, dust with some powdered sugar, if using, and serve some strawberry habanero jam on the side.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

296

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Monte Cristo with Strawberry Habanero Jam falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Monte Cristo with Strawberry Habanero Jam

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