Snacks and sides

Figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto.
Figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto

Figs with mozzarella, prosciutto and vincotto

Prue Ruscoe
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10M

Vincotto, or cooked wine, is made with unfermented grape must, reduced to a thick sweet syrup and used as a condiment. Here we’ve upped the fig factor by using vincotto enriched with the fruit.

Ingredients

Method

Main

1.Arrange prosciutto, figs and mozzarella on a large plate. Season liberally and set aside until the mozzarella and prosciutto come to room temperature. Scatter with basil leaves, then drizzle with vincotto and extra-virgin olive oil to taste. Serve with toasts.

Note Fig vincotto is available from Italian grocers and select delicatessens.

Notes

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