Virginia Ham & Fried Apple Croque-Monsieur

I had a student’s budget and a student’s diet when I went to cooking school in France. When I wasn’t at school I ate a lot of baguettes, crepes, and croque-monsieurs—essentially, any combination of cheese and bread that I could think of. In this version, I’ve added caramelized apples to balance the salty ham and cheese and bring a little sweetness to the mix.