Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Recipes > Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Informations sur la recette 180Temps de préparation Portions 24 Sans gluten Recipe Ingredients Quantity Ingredient 24 Black Kassel Speck Smoked Prosciutto slices, cut in half 2 cups water 1 cup apple juice or cider 1 cup maple syrup 4 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 6 firm pears, with stems 6 oz. Gorgonzola cheese Products Speck Smoked Prosciutto Directives In a large saucepan bring water, cider, maple syrup, cloves and cinnamon stick to a boil. Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes until reduced by half. Peel pears, starting at bottom of each and leaving stem intact. Using a paring knife or melon baller, scoop out the stem through the bottom; trim bottom to level. Stand in maple syrup mixture. Place a round of parchment paper over the pears. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Let cool in liquid, about 2 hours. Slice each pear into 8 segments, removing remaining core. Cut cheese into small slices to fit the pear. Wrap each pear slice with Speck Smoked Prosciutto and serve. Print Share Tweet Email