Description
Ina Garten’s roasted figs & prosciutto recipe blends Mediterranean elegance with simple sophistication. Salty prosciutto and sweet caramelized figs create a luxurious appetizer perfect for elegant gatherings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large fresh ripe figs
- 8 oz (226 g) thin slices Italian prosciutto
- 3 tbsps good olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Trim the stems from ripe figs and slice each fruit in half vertically, creating delicate open-faced halves.
- Prosciutto Wrapping: Carefully drape thin strips of prosciutto around the center of each fig half, ensuring an elegant and secure overlap at the ends.
- Seasoning: Lightly brush the fig and prosciutto bundles with extra virgin olive oil, coating them evenly to enhance flavor and promote caramelization.
- Roasting: Position the prepared fig halves on a baking sheet with cut surfaces facing upward, then slide into a preheated oven at 220 degrees Celsius (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for approximately 10 minutes.
- Finishing: Monitor the roasting process until prosciutto transforms into a crisp, delicate texture and figs become warmly heated throughout. Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Serving: Transfer the roasted figs to a serving platter and present immediately while maintaining their optimal temperature and textural harmony.
Notes
- Choose Ripe Figs: Select fresh, soft figs without bruises or mold for the best flavor and texture.
- Prosciutto Precision: Use high-quality, thinly sliced prosciutto for optimal taste and delicate wrapping.
- Olive Oil Matters: Use extra virgin olive oil to enhance the richness and add a subtle Mediterranean touch.
- Timing is Critical: Watch carefully during roasting to prevent overcooking, which can dry out the figs and make prosciutto too crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg