Servings: 4 halves (2 pears)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
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Recipe: Grilled Pears with Prosciutto & Honey
A sweet and savory dessert perfect for campfire evenings.
Ingredients
- 2 firm pears (Bosc or Anjou work well)
- 4 slices high-quality prosciutto
- Honey, for drizzling (local if possible)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Pears
- Wash and slice pears in half lengthwise.
- Use a melon baller or spoon to remove the core and seeds.
- Grill the Pears
- Preheat a charcoal or gas grill.
- Place pear halves skin-side down on the grill.
- Cover and grill for 7 minutes.
- Flip the pears over (cut side down) and grill an additional 4–5 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Dress the Pears
- Remove pears from the grill.
- Wrap each warm pear half with a slice of prosciutto.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Make It Extra (Optional)
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Sprinkle with a little crumbled blue cheese.
QUICK TIP: These pears pair beautifully with a crisp white wine or a sparkling cider around the campfire.
