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Ingredients:

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3 cups balsamic vinegar (good quality aged )
6 ripe cooking pears , such as bosc
1 fresh lemon, cut in half
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tbsp unsalted butter
24 slices of prosciutto d parma (about 1/2 lb)
4 cups organic arugula, cleaned
3 tbsp olive oil
6 oz gorgonzola cheese (mountain gorgonzola is my favorite but gorgonzola dolce would be great as well)

Directions:

Peel each pear, discarding the skin. Slice each pear into quarters and remove the core. Then slice each quarter in 2 (you should have 48 pieces). **While you are cutting the pears, place in a mixing bowl and toss with a squeeze of the fresh lemon juice. Season the pears with salt and black pepper. Add the sugar and toss well, coating each piece completely. In a large stainless steel pan, over medium-high heat, melt the butter. When the butter is hot, add the pears, sliced side down, cook until the pears start to caramelize, about 2 to 3 minutes, flip over and caramelize the other side. Remove the pears from the stove. Toss the arugula with olive oil salt and pepper.
In a medium-saucepan, over medium heat, add the balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer until the liquid reduces by 3/4, about 30 minutes or until syrup-like consistency. Remove from the heat and cool completely (yields about 1/4 cup).
To serve, place a small mound of dressed arugula in the center of each plate. Place 2 pear slices on each slice of prosciutto and roll prosciutto around the pears. Place 2 or 3 prosciutto and pear bundles on/around each mound of arugula. Crumble the cheese over the pears or cut into long triangles. Drizzle each plate with some of the balsamic syrup.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	527.24 Kcal (2207 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.2g	45%
Cholesterol	70.27mg	23%
Sodium	1300.8mg	54%
Potassium	675.51mg	14%
Total Carbs	45.27g	15%
Sugars	39.11g	156%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	12%
Protein	30.71g	61%
Vitamin C	48mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	221.6mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	141.96 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.86g	45%
Cholesterol	18.92mg	23%
Sodium	350.23mg	54%
Potassium	181.88mg	14%
Total Carbs	12.19g	15%
Sugars	10.53g	156%
Dietary Fiber	0.82g	12%
Protein	8.27g	61%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	0.4mg	8%
Calcium	59.7mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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