Name: Pear Wedges with Prosciutto and Mint
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons canned pear nectar; 1 teaspoon Sherry wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon aniseed, lightly crushed; 2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint, divided; 1 unpeeled very ripe pear, halved, cored, each half cut into 6 wedges; Thin prosciutto slices

Pear Wedges with Prosciutto and MintJosé Picayo

In this riff on melon and prosciutto, very ripe pears give the juiciest, most delicious result.

Recipe information

Total Time
20 minutes
Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons canned pear nectar

1 teaspoon Sherry wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon aniseed, lightly crushed

2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint, divided

1 unpeeled very ripe pear, halved, cored, each half cut into 6 wedges

Thin prosciutto slices

Preparation

Mix oil, nectar, vinegar, and aniseed in small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon mint. Season to taste with salt. Arrange pear wedges on plates; drizzle vinaigrette over. Top with prosciutto. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon mint.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 126 calories

9 g fat

3 g fiber

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsMint Herbs & Spices Pear Fruit Prosciutto Ham Meat Starter Dinner Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less No-Cook Fall Bon Appétit

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