Prunes in Crispy Bacon

Sweet and salty appetizer featuring plump dried prunes wrapped in crispy streaky bacon. Perfect as a party snack or elegant hors d'oeuvre.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 4 rashers streaky bacon
  • 8 pieces dried pitted prunes

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F/gas mark 6). Brush a baking tray with the oil.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cut each bacon rasher in half lengthways. Lay a strip of bacon on a chopping board, place a dried prune at the top edge and roll, wrapping it tightly around the prune. Pierce a cocktail stick through the centre of the wrapped prune to secure. Repeat with the remaining bacon and prunes.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Place the prunes on a the prepared baking tray and bake them for 10-15 minutes, turning over half way through cooking, until the bacon is slightly crispy on both sides.

    15 min