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Fresh Figs and Prosciutto

There is a very short, very special time each summer when figs are ripe and that is the time for Fresh Figs and Prosciutto. Salty, smooth prosciutto, sweet, soft figs and a light touch of freshly ground pepper are all that’s required for this easy but elegant appetizer. We first enjoyed Fresh Figs and Prosciutto while dining at the Hotel Due Torre in Verona, Italy prior to attending a performance of “Aida” at the Arena di Verona many years ago; both the dinner and opera performance were memorable. Since that time, we have always had a fig tree in our garden, just so we could enjoy this dish every summer. You must use very ripe figs, preferably freshly picked that morning if possible, and very good quality, very thinly sliced, imported Italian prosciutto, and a light turn or two of freshly ground black pepper when preparing this appetizer. Enjoy Fresh Figs and Prosciutto for a light lunch treat or at dinner as a starter, then move on to Neapolitan Steak Pizzaiola and finish with Peaches in Red Wine for a lovely Italian summer time meal.

Total Time: 15 minutes. Serves 2*.

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Fresh Fig and Walnut Pie

Fresh Fig and Walnut Pie is absolutely delicious! When you have a mission fig tree in your garden, as we do, it will yield bountiful crops of figs in the summer. Use some of that crop to make Fresh Fig and Walnut Pie! Easy to make, the crust uses almond and coconut flours and the custard filling can be made with Stevia or another Keto-friendly sweetener instead of sugar to reduce the carbs. Delicious, dense but not heavy nor overly sweet, Fresh Fig and Walnut Pie combines walnuts, the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves and fresh figs for a rich and lovely seasonal dessert. Try some of our other desserts, Blood Orange Custard Pie or Grilled Pineapple NY Cheesecake, too!

For the pie crust: Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes.

For the pie: Prep Time: 15 minutes, Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour, 15 minutes. Serves 8.

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