Best Sizzling Bacon Wrapped Apricots Recipes

Sizzling Bacon-Wrapped Apricots image

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 2 tsp of water
3/4 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
12 slices maple bacon, cut crosswise
24 dried apricots
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice

Steps:

Boil cranberry juice in med saucepan over high heat until reduced to 1 cup.
Whisk in cornstarch, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil over med heat and boil 1 minute until thickened.
Cool to room temperature.
Reserve 1/2 cup of the glaze.
Meanwhile line rimmed baking sheet with foil; set wire rack over foil and spray with cooking spray.
Wrap bacon halves around apricots and secure with wooden pick.
Brush with glaze and place on wire rack.
Broil 3 to 7 minutes, or until bacon is browned, turning once.
Serve warm with reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 5.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 11.8, Protein 0.5

Easy Sizzling Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Cranberry Glaze Recipe image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 24 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups Ocean Spray® 100% Juice Cranberry Juice Blend
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
3/4 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 maple-flavored bacon strips, halved crosswise
24 dried apricots

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring cranberry juice to a boil. Cook, uncovered, until juice reduces to 1 cup. Combine cornstarch and water; whisk into juice along with mustard, brown sugar and nutmeg. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, line a shallow baking pan with foil. Set a wire rack over foil and coat rack with cooking spray. Wrap bacon halves around apricots and secure each with a toothpick. Reserve 1/2 cup glaze. Brush apricots with remaining glaze and place on rack., Broil 5-6 in. from heat for 3-7 minutes or until browned, turning once. Serve warm with reserved glaze.

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