Apple Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Dates

Ingredients

• 16 Medjool dates (pitted)
• 1 medium sweet apple (peeled)
• 8 slices bacon (cut in half *)
• 16 toothpicks

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C.

2. 2

   Add a wire rack to a baking sheet/tray

3. 3

   Chop the apple into pieces that are as long as your dates. Add a piece of apple to the center of each date and close and press to seal. Wrap each date in a slice of bacon and secure with a toothpick. If making ahead, prepare up to this step and refrigerate until ready to bake.

4. 4

   Arrange the dates on the baking rack and bake for 20 minutes or until bacon is brown and crisp.