Candied Prosciutto

An irresistibly crispy recipe by Giada De Laurentiis is this Candied Prosciutto, which you can serve as a light, flavourful snack or appetizer, made with thin prosciutto slices, sugar, cayenne pepper, allspice and olive oil.

¼ lb thinly sliced prosciutto di San Daniele (~ 5-6 slices)
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 pinch cayenne pepper
⅛ tsp. ground allspice
¼ tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4).

Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then lay the prosciutto slices flat on it, making sure they don’t overlap.

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cayenne pepper, allspice and salt, ensuring everything is well blended for even flavouring.

Lightly brush each slice of prosciutto with olive oil, then sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over the top. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the prosciutto is crisp and golden.