Roasted Pears With Sage And Crisp Prosciutto Food

ROASTED PEARS WITH PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut pears in half lengthwise, then use a melon baller or small knife to remove the cores. Cut each half lengthwise into 3 slices.
• Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around the center of each pear slice. Evenly space the pears on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake until the prosciutto is crisp and begins to brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with vinegar. Serve immediately.

CRISPY PROSCIUTTO CUPS WITH PEAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut prosciutto into 24 two-inch squares. Place one square (overlapping any tears) in each cup of a mini cupcake tin. Bake until fat turns golden, about 15 minutes. Using a fork, immediately transfer to a paper towel to drain; cool completely. In a small bowl, combine pear and juice. Place 1/2 teaspoon mixture in each cup just before serving.

ROASTED PEARS WITH BROWN SUGAR AND VANILLA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Arrange the pears cut side up in an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Whisk the apple juice and sugar in a small heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the butter. Pour the sauce over the pears. Bake until the pears are crisp-tender and beginning to brown, basting occasionally with the juices, about 35 minutes.
• Spoon the pears onto plates. Top with ice cream. Drizzle with any juices and serve.
• The pears can also be served frozen. To do so, cool the pears, then place them in the freezer until frozen solid, about 8 hours.

PROSCIUTTO CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Arrange the prosciutto on the prepared baking sheet so that the slices are not touching.
• Bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until very crisp. Let cool completely on the baking sheet. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.