Soda toasted with apple and cheese

Serves 1

Toasted soda farl, sharp Bramley apple and mature cheddar, finished under the grill until bubbling and golden.

Ingredients

• ½ soda farl
• ¼ Armagh Bramley apple
• ⅓ cup mature cheddar, grated
• Black pepper
• A few thyme leaves, optional

Method

Split the soda farl in half and lightly toast the outer side under a grill.

Core the Bramley and cut into very thin slices.

Arrange 4–5 overlapping apple slices over the cut side of the soda and scatter the grated cheddar over the top.

Place under a hot grill for 3–5 minutes, until the cheddar is melted and bubbling and the apple has softened.

Finish with freshly ground black pepper and a few thyme leaves, if