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Prosciutto e Melone

Prosciutto e Melone is an amazing summer appetizer perfect for entertaining. With the added glaze, this Italian classic is sure to please.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Passive Time10 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword Dairy Free, Dinner Party, Elegant Cuisine, Fruits, Gluten Free, Pork, Quick & Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. honey tips & tricks
  • 1/16 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 large cantaloupe (substitute honeydew melon), wedged, seeded and skin removed
  • 200 grams Prosciutto di Parma, thinly sliced
  • basil leaves, for garnish tips & tricks

Directions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, add balsamic vinegar, honey, and cayenne pepper; stir to blend. Simmer until the mixture has a syrupy texture and has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool off for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wrap a slice of prosciutto around a cantaloupe wedge and transfer to a serving plate while doing the others.
  • When the glaze is cool enough, drizzle it on the prepared melon, garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.