Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
These prosciutto wrapped figs are both incredibly simple and astonishingly delicious. After being anointed with a bit of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, they are then roasted until gorgeously burnished in color, delightfully crisp around the edges, and lusciously jammy in the center. These irresistible little parcels may be messy to eat, but nobody will mind....they're entirely worth the napkins.
Servings 12 prosciutto wrapped figs
Equipment
- baking dish (preferably porcelain or ceramic)
Ingredients
- 12 small fresh ripe figs (black mission figs work best here)
- 4 ounces prosciutto
- extra virgin olive oil
- balsamic vinegar (the good stuff)
Instructions
- Wash the figs and trim off the stems.
- Wrap each fig in prosciutto, overlapping sufficiently for the prosciutto to remain in place around the figs. Place them in a baking dish.
- Brush each prosciutto wrapped fig generously with olive oil, and then drizzle them with balsamic vinegar. (No need to be precise about the amount of olive oil and balsamic you're using here.)
- Roast in the oven at 425℉ for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the prosciutto has crisped around the edges and the figs have thoroughly warmed through. Allow to cool briefly before serving.