Proscuitto, Goat Cheese, and Fig Pear Balsamic Jam Rolls

Fig Pear and Balsamic Jam

• 1.5 pounds figs, stems removed and coarsely chopped
• .5 pounds pears, peeled and pit removed and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• .5 cups balsamic vinegar
• .25 cups fresh lemon juice

Proscuitto, Goat Cheese, and Fig, Pear, Balsamic Jam Rolls

• 1 cup fresh arugula
• 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• pinches of freshly ground black pepper
• 12 pieces proscuitto, cut in half crosswise
• .5 cups goat cheese (chevre)
• .25 cups fig, pear, balsamic jam

1. For the jam, combine the figs, pears, brown sugar, and balsamic in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium to high heat. Then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook.
3. Break up the large pieces and stir periodically until the jam thickens.
4. Remove from the heat and squeeze about a tablespoon of lemon juice, stir. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired.
5. Spoon the jam into a container with a lid.
6. Using sterilized jars, spoon into jars, seal jarm and process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let cool and lids should seal.
7. For the prosciutto rolls, place arugula in a medium bow. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, evoo, salt, and pepper. Toss the arugula in the dressing until lightly dressed (you may not need all of the dressing).
8. Spread one tablespoon of goat cheese across one of each piece of prosciutto. Top each with 1/2 tsp. fig, pear, and balsamic jam. Divide the dressed arugula evenly across each of the pieces of prosciutto. Starting from the end covered with the filling, carefully roll each piece of prosciutto. Serve