Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Recipes > Smoked Prosciutto Wrapped Poached Pears with Gorgonzola Recipe Information 180-Min Prep time Serves 24 Gluten Free 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 Directions 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
