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10 recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers

Here are a few Thanksgiving leftover meals that come together quickly to feed any relatives who may still be lingering in your living room.

8. Roast turkey, brie, and homemade apple butter melts

The Gourmand Mom
Roast turkey sandwich melt with brie and homemade apple butter.

For the sandwiches, thinly slice brie and spread it onto a sturdy piece of bread. I prefer to use ciabatta or pain de campagne, but any doughy, crusty bread should work. Spread apple butter (or cranberry sauce) onto another piece of bread. Place a few slices of roasted turkey breast between the bread slices. Loosely wrap the sandwich in foil and bake for about 20-25 minutes in a 350 degrees F. oven, until the cheese has melted, the bread feels slightly toasted, and the turkey is warm.

Homemade Apple Butter

5-6 apples, peeled, cores removed, and coarse chopped
1-1/2 cups apple cider
Cinnamon stick (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. On the stovetop, simmer the apple pieces in the apple cider for about 20 minutes. If desired, add a cinnamon stick to simmer with the mixture. Then, puree the apples until smooth.

3. Pour the puree into an oven-safe covered pan and place in the oven for about 5 hours. The apple butter will darken to a rich brown as it cooks.

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