Name: Apple Pie Panini
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup mascarpone or cream cheese; 2 teaspoons honey; 4 tablespoons butter; 8 slices cinnamon raisin bread; 1 granny smith or other firm apple; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

This sandwich is one of my absolute favorites during the fall. My favorite apples to use for this are Granny Apples. The sweetness mixed with slight tang, along with the crispness of these apples just make this sandwich absolutely addicting. Crisp tart apples combined with warm flavors like cinnamon and honey is the best combination!

Dessert

8 m

American

Weelicious

March 10, 2026

Weelicious.com

From the Cook

1/5

Apple Pie Panini

Weelicious Verified

Weelicious.com

Ingredients

Warning0 allergens identified

Apple Pie Panini

½ cup mascarpone or cream cheese

2 teaspoons honey

4 tablespoons butterroom temperature

8 slices cinnamon raisin breadsliced from a dense bakery loaf

1 granny smith or other firm applecored and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Instructions

Visit Blog

Instructions

In a small bowl with a whisk, or in a mini food processor, whip the mascarpone and honey together until well combined and fluffy.

Heat the panini press to medium-high heat.

For each sandwich: spread butter on two slices of bread, flip over and spread 1 tablespoon of the mascarpone mixture on each slice, top one slice of bread with apple slices, and close the sandwich with the other piece of bread, buttered side up.

Sprinkle brown sugar on top.

Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the filling is warm and the bread is toasted, with a sweet crust, about 3-5 minutes.

Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

0
Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Your Apples 🍎
Sauté your diced Granny Smith apples with butter and brown sugar for 3-4 minutes before assembling to soften them slightly and concentrate their flavor, ensuring they warm through evenly in the panini.
Butter Your Bread Exterior Only 🧈
Apply butter only to the outside surfaces of the cinnamon raisin bread before grilling—this prevents sogginess while creating that perfect golden-brown crust that contrasts beautifully with the warm, creamy filling.
Blend Your Cheese Spread 🤝
Mix softened mascarpone or cream cheese with a touch of honey and cinnamon before spreading to create an even, creamy base that distributes the warm spices throughout the sandwich and prevents dry spots.
Medium Heat is Essential 🔥
Use medium (not high) heat on your panini press to allow 4-5 minutes for the bread to crisp and the apples to warm through without burning the exterior or leaving the interior cold.
Slice Apples Thin and Uniformly ✂️
Cut your apples into thin, uniform slices (about ¼-inch) so they cook evenly, maintain their shape, and distribute throughout the sandwich for consistent flavor in every bite.