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prosciutto e melone

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

With the added glaze, this delicious Italian appetizer is sure to please your taste buds!

yield 8 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For prosciutto e melone

  • 1/3 c
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/16 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 1 lg
    cantaloupe (substitute honeydew melon), wedged, seeded and skin removed
  • 200 g
    prosciutto di parma, thinly sliced
  • basil leaves, for garnish

How To Make prosciutto e melone

  • 1
    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.
  • 2
    Remove from the heat and let it cool off for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Meanwhile, wrap a slice of prosciutto around a cantaloupe wedge and transfer to a serving plate while doing the others.
  • 4
    When the glaze is cool enough, drizzle it on the prepared melon, garnish with basil leaves and serve immediately.
  • 5
    To view this easy & tasty Italian appetizer recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>> https://youtu.be/P7WnYKh9XI0
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