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prosciutto-wrapped peaches with toothpicks on wood serving tray with balsamic drizzle.
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Prosciutto Appetizers With Peaches

Sweet juicy peaches wrapped in crispy salty prosciutto and drizzled with Balsamic reduction create these pretty prosciutto appetizers with peaches. Super easy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings (change as needed): 15 appetizers

Ingredients

  • 3 peaches medium-large
  • 100 grams prosciutto, very thinly sliced Note 1 (1/4 lb)
  • balsamic reduction (for drizzling), Note 2

Instructions

  • HEAT GRILL to medium high heat.
  • PREPARE PEACHES AND PROSCIUTTO: Slice peaches into wedges about 1 to 1 1/2 inches (2.5-3.8 cm) thick. No need to remove skin. Slice prosciutto into strips, about 4 inches (10 cm) long by 1 inch (2.5 cm) 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.

Notes

  1. Alternatives for prosciutto: Try thinly sliced (shaved) smoked ham or smoked turkey. You can also buy plant-based prosciutto for a vegan version. 
  2. To make your own  Balsamic Glaze/Reduction: If you can't find a bottle at the store, you can make your own by bringing to boil 1/2 cup/118 ml of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar, then reducing heat to a simmer and simmering for about 15 minutes until it reduces by half to a syrup consistency (thick enough to coat the back of a spoon).
  3. Variations
      • Add a teaspoon of goat cheese or blue cheese to each peach wedge before wrapping it with the prosciutto.
      • Sprinkle the prosciutto appetizers and peaches with chopped fresh basil or wrap a basil leaf around the peach before adding the prosciutto.
      • If you don't have skewers, you can grill the appetizers individually or broil them for a minute or two on one or both sides
  4. Make Ahead: Grill the peaches wrapped in prosciutto up to a few hours ahead. Just before serving, drizzle on balsamic reduction. 
  5. Serving variations:
      • In a salad: Add prosciutto-wrapped peach slices to a bed of mixed greens or peppery arugula. Add crumbled goat cheese, toasted nuts, and an extra drizzle of your balsamic glaze.
      • On a charcuterie board with an assortment of various cheeses (such as brie, gorgonzola, or aged cheddar), crackers, and nuts. 
      • As a peach 'bruschetta': Substitute the tomatoes with prosciutto-wrapped peach slices. Add them to toasted baguette slices with fresh basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
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Nutrition values are estimates.
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg