Spicy San Juan Pear And Duck Ham Salad

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   In a saucepan, heat water and sugar with juniper, cardamom, and lime.

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   While mixture comes to boil, peel pears and add to pan.

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   Cook for 20 minutes.

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   Then let cool in the syrup and let stand overnight.

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   Preheat oven to 180u00b0C (approximately 350u00b0F).

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   To make the phyllo cup, cut 2 sheets of pastry into 6 pieces each.

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   Brush each piece with a little oil to prevent them from drying out.

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   Using a muffin pan, place two pieces of phyllo dough in each well with the edges pointing up.

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   Bake in preheated oven until pastry begins to brown.

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    Remove from oven, cool on rack so they stay crisp.

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    In a small bowl, whisk together salt, sherry vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.

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    Just before serving, season each phyllo cup with a small amount of sherry vinegar mixture.

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    Arrange mesclun, pear and a slice of duck ham in each cup.

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    Sprinkle with pine nuts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.