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Bacon-Wrapped Dates

I am usually not a particular fan of dates. Normally, I think they are too sweet and sticky, but in this dish the smokiness of the bacon offsets some of the sweetness and the combination is delicious. They’re also easy and fast to make.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 30 pieces

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon
1/2 pound pitted dates
3/4 cup apricot or peach jam

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

    Step 2

    Cut the bacon slices into thirds. Wrap a piece of bacon around each date and secure by sticking a toothpick through the bacon and into the date.

    Step 3

    Stir the jam vigorously for 1 minute, or until it loosens up enough to thinly coat the dates. (Alternatively, if you have a microwave, place the jam in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until barely warm.)

    Step 4

    Dip the wrapped dates in the jam and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the bacon is cooked. Place the dates on a serving plate and serve warm.

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TagsBaconCured MeatMeatDateDried FruitFruitStarterSnackDinnerNut FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight Meals30 Minutes or LessOven BakeCookbooks
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