Prosciutto Wrapped Persimmons with Jalapeno
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
2 persimmons
1 jalapeno
8 slices prosciutto, thinly sliced
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Peel the persimmons and slice each one into eight slices. Cut the jalapeno in half, remove the seeds, and thinly slice into strips. Careful not to tear, slice the prosciutto slices in half lengthwise. Place a slice of persimmon and a slice of jalapeno at one end of a piece of prosciutto and tightly roll to the other end. Place the wrapped persimmons on a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the prosciutto is golden and crisp. Allow to cool before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
*Cooks Note: Can be made a day in advance without baking. Keep tightly wrapped or in an air-tight container until ready to bake.
Makes 16.
From insockmonkeyslippers.com