Roasted Pears with Sage and Crisp Prosciutto

• 4 medium Bosc pears, stemmed, cored, and cut into sixths
• 24 small fresh sage leaves
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto*, cut into thirds lengthwise

1. Place a rack in upper third of the oven and heat to 450 degrees F. Place 1 sage leaf on a pear slice and secure by wrapping 1 piece prosciutto like a "belt" around the pear.
2. Repeat to make 24 pieces.
3. Evenly space pears on a baking sheet and place in oven to cook until prosciutto is crisp and pears are slightly softened, about 15 minutes.
4. Serve immediately.
5. Pears can be assembled up to 2 hours ahead.
6. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
7. Pears can also be served uncooked, if desired.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/roasted-pears-with-sage-and-crisp-prosciutto-recipe.html (may not work)