Prosciutto Wrapped Fruit Food

MELON WRAPPED IN PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Peel and slice the gala melon into 1/2-inch semi-circle slices. Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each wedge and arrange on a platter.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEARS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the sage and fry, stirring occasionally, until the bubbling subsides, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Reserve the oil.
• In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, honey, 1 tablespoon of the reserved sage-frying oil, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper until well combined.
• Cut each pear lengthwise into 10 slices (each approximately 1/4 inch wide). Wrap each in a 1/2 slice prosciutto. Arrange on a serving platter and top each slice with a dollop of ricotta and a fried sage leaf.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE BITES

Steps:

• 1. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2. Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple and remove the skin with a sharp knife. Cut the pineapple in quarters lengthwise through the core. Cut out the core. (Reserve half the pineapple for another use.) Cut 2 of the pieces in half again lengthwise, then cut those 4 pieces crosswise into 6 equal pieces to make 24 chunks. Cut each slice of prosciutto lengthwise into 3 strips. Cut each strip in half crosswise to make 24 pieces total. Wrap a piece of prosciutto around each chunk of pineapple. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• 3. Bake on the upper rack until the prosciutto is sizzling and browned in spots, 15 to 20 minutes.
• 4. Meanwhile, whisk pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, cornstarch and garlic powder in a small bowl. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add jalapeño and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the juice mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook until glossy and thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve the pineapple bites on toothpicks with the dipping sauce.
• 5. Nutritional Facts Servings 8 Serving Size 3 "bites" and about 1 Tbsp. sauce Calories 54 Carbohydrates 9 g Fat 1 g Saturated Fat 0 g Protein 2 g Cholesterol 6 mg Dietary Fiber 1 g Potassium 79 mg Sodium 229 mg Yield 8 servings 3 "bites" and about 1 Tbsp. sauce each Exchanges 1/2 fruit 1/2 lean meat Vitamin C 35% daily value

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED FRUIT

Steps:

• Spread cheese evenly on prosciutto slices. Place pear or apple wedge on shortest side of each slice; roll up.
• Serve immediately, or cover loosely and refrigerate until serving time. To serve, cut each roll into 3 pieces. Secure each with cocktail toothpick.