Ingredients
1 small red onion, thinly sliced4 teaspoons brown sugar, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon apple cider or unsweetened apple juice6 wheat sandwich buns, split6 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves1 medium pear, peeled and thinly sliced1 pound cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves6 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Preparation
In a small skillet over medium heat, cook onion and 1 teaspoon brown sugar in oil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Stir in salt and cayenne.
Combine the mustard, apple cider and remaining brown sugar; spread over bun bottoms. Layer with lettuce, pear, turkey, basil and cheese. Top with caramelized onion. Replace tops.
