Balsamic Pears with Prosciutto
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 6 tall conference pears
- 500ml water
- 250g sugar
- 100ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 10 black peppercorns
- 6 slices prosciutto
To serve:
- Parmesan shavings
- 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted
- Rocket leaves
Method
- Bring the water, sugar, balsamic vinegar, bay leaves and peppercorns to the boil, stirring.
- Peel the pears and trim the bases so they stand upright in the syrup and simmer gently for ten minutes until almost tender.
- Remove from the heat and leave to cool in the liquid, turning occasionally.
- To serve, heat the oven to 180C/Gas 4. Drain the pears and place on a baking tray. Wrap each one with a furl of prosciutto and bake for five minutes until crisp.
- Scatter with rocket leaves, parmesan shavings and toasted walnuts. Then drizzle with olive oil.