Mozzarella, Raspberry and Brown Sugar Panini

I started recording Giada on the Food Network because I love her recipes. She usually uses ingredients I have on hand and the recipes are easy. This recipe is so different from anything I would normally go for that I just had to try it. The result was a fabulous sandwich. You have to try it!

Mozzarella Raspberry and Brown Sugar Panini

8 (1/2 inch thick) slices bakery style white bread (I used French Bread)
1/4 c extra virgin oil
1/2 c raspberry jam
2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
8 oz (2 balls) fresh mozarella, drained (I just used store brand mozzarella)
kosher salt, optional
2 Tbsp light brown sugar

Preheat panini press (I used my George Foreman Grill)
Using a pastry brush, brush the bread on both sides with olive oil. Spread one side of each slice of bread with raspberry jam and sprinkle rosemary over the jam. Slice mozzarella about 1/8" thick, and place on bread. Season cheese with a pinch of salt, if using. Place remaining slices of bread on top, jam side down. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar. Press in the panini press for 3 to 5 minutes, until cheese is melted and bread is golden and crispy.

So yummy!