Peanut Butter Apple Bacon Sandwich

ingredients
1/4 cup peach preserves
Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
8 slices whole grain bread
1 large yellow or green crisp apple, cored and very thinly sliced
8 slices applewood-smoked bacon or other bacon, crisp-cooked and drained
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 to 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
directions
1. In a small bowl stir together preserves and cayenne pepper. Place 4 slices of bread on work surface; spread slices with preserves. Top with apples and bacon. Spread one side of remaining bread slices with peanut butter; place, spread side down, over apples and bacon. Spread sandwich tops with some of the butter.

2. Preheat griddle or very large skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches, buttered side down, on griddle. Carefully spread unbuttered bread with butter. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until bread is golden and sandwiches are heated through. Makes 4 servings.

nutrition facts
Calories470, Total Fat (g)23, Saturated Fat (g)7, Monounsaturated Fat (g)8, Polyunsaturated Fat (g)3, Cholesterol (mg)33, Sodium (mg)831, Carbohydrate (g)59, Total Sugar (g)22, Fiber (g)8, Protein (g)18, Vitamin C (DV%)6, Calcium (DV%)32, Iron (DV%)34, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet