Prosciutto and Fig Panini
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Port
- 1 cup (lightly packed) dried black Mission figs (about 7 ounces), stemmed, halved
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 medium red onions, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons chilled butter, diced
- 8 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally
- 8 thin slices prosciutto (3 to 4 ounces)
- 7 ounces shaved Asiago cheese
- Bring 1 cup water, Port, figs, and rosemary to boil in small saucepan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture is reduced to generous 1 1/4 cups, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Puree in processor until smooth.
- do ahead Fig jam can be made 3 days ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place onion rounds on rimmed baking sheet.
- Dot with butter.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Roast until tender and golden, about 45 minutes.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.
- Spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons fig jam on bottom of each ciabatta roll.
- Top with onions, prosciutto, and cheese.
- Place roll top on each.
- DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Let stand at room temperature.
- Cook panini in panini press according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Alternatively, heat heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, place panini in skillet.
- Place large cast-iron or other heavy skillet atop panini.
- Fill skillet with bricks or large cans to weigh down.
- Cook until bottoms of rolls are golden, about 4 minutes.
- Remove top skillet and turn panini over, then place skillet atop panini.
- Cook until golden and cheese melts, about 4 minutes longer.
- Cut in half and serve.
water, rosemary, red onions, butter, rolls, cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/prosciutto-and-fig-panini-350417 (may not work)