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I’m sharing a second recipe and serving idea today, as part of my special collaboration with Prosciutto di Parma, these sinfully delicious little Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Mini Skewers. I love these mini skewers, they are deliberately “bite sized” as the perfect accompaniment with chilled Prosecco for any summer party or celebratory gathering. Using seasonal fresh peaches, any type of peach is fine, the sweet fruitiness is the perfect match when paired with strips of silky, slightly salty Prosciutto di Parma, or Parma Ham as you may know it. All you then need to serve these delectable bite-sized morsels are baby basil leaves for an aromatic hit of that most classic of Italian summer herbs.

Today’s recipe for Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Skewers is more a serving idea really, and it only has two main ingredients in it – slices of full-bodied Parma Ham as well as the season’s best fresh peaches. And that’s one of the reasons I love this Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) ham, which, by the way, is 100% natural with no nitrates, and no additives or preservatives, except sea salt. It’s simply SO easy to serve, at any time of the year, but especially during the summer when there is an abundance of seasonal fruit and vegetables, which simply make the perfect pairings with this unique Italian ham.

I always have a few packets tucked away for last minute snacks and recipes, although we have all been known to eat it straight from the fridge! I hope that my idea for these little skewers will inspire you to make them…..they would enhance any antipasto platter throughout the summer months, or why not serve these Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Skewers with the cheese course, as a prelude to dessert? Another serving tip is to serve paper-thin slices of Parma Ham at room temperature for the best taste experience. And, there is no need to remove the band of fat around each slice which helps give the ham its balance of flavour and texture.

Prosciutto di Parma is produced in the hills surrounding the Italian town of Parma in the area of Emilia Romagna in Italy, which gives it’s a unique taste due to the “terroir”. It must be must be cured for a minimum of a year, and can be cured for up to 3 years. Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) means that it can only come from the specific area using specific traditional production methods, again this all adds to the ham’s special taste and texture. It’s a very versatile ingredient to have to hand, and I hope that my serving suggestion for Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Skewers, which is shared below, will help out with menu planning for any summer parties and gatherings you are planning this year.

Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Skewers

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Serves	16 skewers
Prep time	20 minutes
Meal type	Appetizer, Snack, Starter
Misc	Gourmet, Pre-preparable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Barbecue, Birthday Party, Casual Party, Formal Party
Region	Italian
By author	Karen Burns-Booth

Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Mini Skewers - Delightful little antipasto Parma ham and peach skewers that are perfect for summer entertaining.

Ingredients

• 1 x 75g packet Prosciutto di Parma ham
• 4 fresh peaches
• Baby basil leaves
• Small bamboo skewers or toothpicks

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Prosciutto di Parma and Peach Mini Skewers - Delightful little antipasto Parma ham and peach skewers that are perfect for summer entertaining.

Directions

Step 1	Slice the peaches in half and take the stone out. Then cut them into small cubes or wedges.
Step 2	Tear a slice of Prosciutto di Parma ham in half, and wrap it around the cube or wedge of fresh peach, securing them both with a bamboo skewer or toothpick.
Step 3	Arrange all of the Parma ham and peach skewers on a serving platter and scatter baby basil leaves over them.
Step 4	Serve with chilled Prosecco as part of an antipasto platter or with cocktails.

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