Grilled Peaches With Prosciutto And Balsamic Recipes

PEACH AND PROSCIUTTO APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high.
• PREPARE PEACHES AND PROSCIUTTO: Slice peaches into wedges about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. No need to remove skin. Slice prosciutto into strips, about 4 inches long by 1 inch wide. Wrap a strip of prosciutto around a wedge of peach then thread it onto a metal skewer. (If using wooden skewers, soak them for 10 minutes beforehand). Repeat until all peaches have been used.
• GRILL: Spray peaches on skewers lightly with oil to prevent sticking to the grill. Grill skewers for a couple of minutes on each side until char marks begin to show.
• SERVE: Remove peach prosciutto appetizers from skewers. Place on serving platter. Just before serving, drizzle balsamic reduction on appetizers and platter (get creative!). Place a toothpick in each appetizer. Serve warm or at room temperature.

WARM PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED PEACHES

Steps:

• Position a rack in the middle of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Gently toss the peaches with 1 tablespoon olive oil on the prepared baking sheet; season with salt and pepper to taste and arrange cut-side down.
• Broil until the skins are slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Turn so the skin side is down, and continue to broil until the tops of the peaches are lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, and cool slightly.
• Sprinkle the warm peaches with the mint, and wrap a piece of prosciutto around each peach quarter. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, and top with a few grinds of pepper.
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GRILLED PEACHES

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, stir together the white sugar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper. Simmer until liquid has reduced by one half. It should become slightly thicker. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place peaches on the prepared grill, cut side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the flesh is caramelized. Turn peaches over. Brush the top sides with the balsamic glaze, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the peach halves to individual serving dishes, and drizzle with remaining glaze. Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese.