This simple tapas inspired nibble is a great addition to tapas menu or served as an appetizer with cocktails. A nice balance of saltiness, and cool sweetness. This makes about 12.

Ready

The Skewer:

• 2 slices of Serrano ham, cut into 2” slices
• 3 figs cut into quarters
• 12 small cubes of honey dew melon

Balsamic Reduction:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup balsamic vinegar
• Fresh ground pepper

Set

• 12 toothpicks or skewers
• Saute pan
• Small bowl

Go

To make Balsamic Reduction:

1. Place the sugar in a hot saute pan and caramelize, but do not let it burn (the sugar should be a nice light amber color).
2. Add the balsamic vinegar (The sugar may get hard, but as the vinegar boils, it will melt again) and a good pinch of fresh ground black pepper.
3. Boil for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
4. If the sauce is too thick, adjust by adding vinegar until desired.
5. Set aside to cool.

To make Skewer:

1. Wrap ham around melon and skewer on toothpick.
2. Add fig quarter to the skewer
3. To serve plate skewers and place reduction in bowl for dipping.

What you should know

The balsamic reduction is great on salmon.

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