Fig Comport With Pears And Prosciutto

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fig Comport With Pears And Prosciutto

Recipe By : Good Friends Cookbook
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Good Friends Cookbook

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/3 C Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp White Vinegar
1 C Water
1/2 Tsp Grated Lemon Rind
2 Tsp Lemon Juice
1 Whole Cinnamon Stick
1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
4 Tsp Preserved Ginger -- Chopped
1/2 C Dried Figs -- Quartered
3 Whole Ripe Pears
6 Slices Prosciutto
Basil Or Mint Leaves For Garnish

Combine sugar, vinegar and water in a saucepan.
Stir over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar is dissolved.
Add lemon rind and juice, cinnamon, ground and preserved ginger and figs.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes or until figs are
tender.
Let cool.
Peel pears, slice in half and core.
Cut into slices and arrange on salad plates with some fig compote and
prosciutto.
Garnish with basil or mint leaves

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