roasted pears with prosciutto

Paper-thin prosciutto is wrapped around sugar-roasted pears for an irresistible and impressive-looking starter that's super-healthy, too.

Ingredients:

• 3 firm ripe pears
• 2 tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbs caster sugar
• 6 slices prosciutto

Preparation:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Cut the pears in half lengthways.
• Use a teaspoon or small sharp knife to remove the cores.
• Cut each pear half lengthways into 3 wedges.
• Place the pear, in a single layer, in a baking dish.
• Drizzle over the vinegar and oil.
• Sprinkle with the sugar.
• Roast, turning occasionally, for 45 minutes or until the pear is soft and golden and the liquid is thick and syrupy.
• Set aside to cool completely.
• Cut each prosciutto slice lengthways into 3 pieces.
• Wrap each pear wedge in a piece of prosciutto.
• Arrange on a serving platter.
• Drizzle over pan juices to serve.

Notes:

• I used light brown sugar instead of the caster sugar called for in the original recipe.

  
  

Prepared: 2010-04-10

preparation time:
15 minutes

cooking time:
45 minutes

Serves: 6

Categories: Pork

recipe source:
taste.com.au