Prosciutto-Wrapped Breadsticks With Fig
Serves: 4
Jewel Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
56
Sweetness
55
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Make the fig spread: In a small saucepan simmer the figs in the Port and the water with the sugar, covered, for 20 minutes and simmer the mixture, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon
2
In a food processor (preferably small) purée the fig mixture with the mustard and the lemon juice and transfer the spread to a small bowl
3
The fig spread may be made 1 week in advance, kept covered and chilled, and allowed to return to room temperature
4
Working with 1 prosciutto slice at a time, spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon of the fig spread, fold the slice lengthwise into a thin strip, and wrap it in a spiral around 1 of the breadsticks
5
The breadsticks should be wrapped no more than 30 minutes in advance
6
In a small saucepan simmer the figs in the Port and the water with the sugar, covered, for 20 minutes and simmer the mixture, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon
7
In a food processor (preferably small) purée the fig mixture with the mustard and the lemon juice and transfer the spread to a small bowl
8
The fig spread may be made 1 week in advance, kept covered and chilled, and allowed to return to room temperature
9
Working with 1 prosciutto slice at a time, spread one side of each slice with 1/2 teaspoon of the fig spread, fold the slice lengthwise into a thin strip, and wrap it in a spiral around 1 of the breadsticks
10
The breadsticks should be wrapped no more than 30 minutes in advance