Crostini with Stewed Black Grapes, Prosciutto and Ricotta Salata

• 12 ounces black grapes
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 12-inch baguettesliced into 3/4-inch slices on a diagonal
• 4 ounces ricotta salata, thinly sliced
• 8 thin slices proscuitto, halved crosswise
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Flaky sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. Add the grapes, balsamic vinegar, shallots, sugar, and water to a small saucepan and cook over medium to low heat until the grapes cook down slightly and release their juices, about 7 minutes.
2. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3. Toast the baguette slices until they're crispy on the edges and lightly golden brown.
4. Drizzle one surface of each piece with olive oil and season with salt.
5. Transfer the crostini to a serving plate.
6. Place one or two thin slices of the ricotta salata and fold half a prosciutto slice onto each toast.
7. Spoon a few grapes into the layers of the prosciutto, drizzle with the grape syrup and olive oil just before serving.
8. Season the crostini with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

black grapes, balsamic vinegar, shallot, sugar, water, ricotta salata, extravirgin olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crostini-stewed-black-grapes-prosciutto-and-ricotta-salata (may not work)