Best 8 Bacon Wrapped Apricot Bites Recipes

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Searching for a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines sweet and savory flavors? Look no further than bacon-wrapped apricot bites! These easy-to-make morsels feature perfectly cooked bacon wrapped around tender, juicy apricot halves, drizzled with a sweet and tangy glaze. Whether you're hosting a party, having a special occasion dinner, or just looking for a tasty snack, these bacon-wrapped apricot bites are sure to be a hit. With minimal ingredients and a simple cooking process, you can have these delicious treats ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BACON-WRAPPED APRICOT BITES



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I love bacon-wrapped recipes, and these sweet-smoky snacks are easy to make and fun to eat, so be prepared with an extra batch. For a change, sprinkle them with a bit of blue cheese or toasted almonds. -Tammie Floyd, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 2 dozen (2/3 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 maple-flavored bacon strips
1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots
1/2 cup honey barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips widthwise into thirds. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Wrap a bacon piece around each apricot; secure with a toothpick. Place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake at 350° until bacon is crisp, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey and mustard. Serve with warm apricot bites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BACON-WRAPPED DRIED APRICOTS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 large dried apricots
12 smoked almonds
4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into thirds
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Gently separate the two sides of each apricot and stuff with the almonds. Wrap each with a segment of the bacon. Arrange in a small nonstick skillet seam-side down. Cook on medium heat until the undersides are well-browned and crisp, 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Turn the apricots over and continue to cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes more. Add the maple syrup, vinegar and a few grinds of pepper and cook, shaking the skillet to coat, until the liquid has reduced and the apricots are glossy and browned all over, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a small plate and sprinkle with the chives. Serve warm or at room temperature.

APRICOT-GLAZED BACON SPIRALS



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Here's a real crowd-pleaser for an appetizer table or brunch buffet. A whole piece of crispy bacon is rolled into each spiral. It's so good with the apricot preserves, which make it a sweet-and-salty treat. -Kellie Mulleavy, Lambertville, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package (2.1 ounces) ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add preserves. Cook and stir until melted., Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle. Roll into a 15x9-in. rectangle, sealing seams and perforations. Cut crosswise into fifteen 1-in. strips; top each with one piece of bacon. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, cut side down., Spoon apricot mixture over each spiral. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 185mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BACON WRAPPED APRICOTS AND DIPPING SAUCE



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At parties I love to serve those little bacon wrapped water chestnuts. I thought it would be fun to 'wrap' other things so I came up with these. Let me know if you have any other favorites you like to 'wrap up'!

Provided by Denise in da Kitchen

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 slices bacon
24 dried apricots
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • BACON WRAPPED APRICOTS:.
  • Partially cook bacon.
  • Cut strips in half.
  • Wrap around an apricot and secure with a toothpick.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
  • DIPPING SAUCE:.
  • Mix together soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger.
  • Put in a small bowl to dip apricots when serving.
  • VARIATIONS:.
  • Bacon wrapped green olives- Bake as above.
  • Bacon and peanut butter wraps- spread peanut butter on bacon slices, roll up, spear with a toothpick and broil until crisp.
  • Use your imagination!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.7, Sodium 598.8, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 2.5

SIZZLING BACON-WRAPPED APRICOTS



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I've never seen Tyler Florence bomb!! Posted this recipe for safe keeping....on the list for Holiday entertaining!! UPDATE!! These little guys are fabulous...delicious....WOW. Everyone looked at me kinda strange....tasted one....next thing I know...platter was empty!!

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

BACON-WRAPPED BRUSSELS SPROUTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, brussels sprouts, maple syrup, black pepper

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 strips bacon
12 brussels sprouts
maple syrup
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Lay out stips of bacon on a clean cutting board or other clean flat surface.
  • Lightly brush each strip of bacon with maple syrup making sure to coat the entire surface of the meat. Lightly sprinkle with black pepper.
  • Take a brussels sprouts and starting from the bottom, roll up each piece of bacon so that it evenly wraps the vegetable.
  • Lightly brush the tops of each wrapped brussels sprout with more maple syrup and sprinkle on additional pepper. Transfer the pieces to a baking sheet making sure to place each piece of rolled-up bacon with the seam side down.
  • Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 20-25 minutes or until bacon is done and thoroughly cooked.
  • Remove from baking tray and place on paper towels to remove excess bacon fat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 0 grams

BACON-APRICOT APPETIZERS



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Make and share this Bacon-Apricot Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 24 Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 slices bacon, cut in half
24 dried apricot halves
1/2 cup plum jam
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees farenheit.
  • Wrap 1/2 slice of bacon around an apricot half, secure with a toothpick.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 20-25 minutes or until the bacon is brown & crisp.
  • Turn once during baking.
  • While the bacon is cooking mix the jam & soy sauce in a saucepan and cook over low heat until the jam has melted and mixed with the soy sauce.
  • Remove bacon/apriots from oven and place on paper towels to remove excess grease.
  • Serve dipping sauce with the bacon-apricot appetizers.

APRICOT WRAPS



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I accumulated a large recipe collection from around the world while my husband served in the Air Force for 25 years. This mouthwatering appetizer is one of our favorites, and we enjoy sharing it with friends. -Jane Ashworth, Beavercreek, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bacon strips
3 cups dried apricots (about 14 ounces)
1/2 cup whole almonds
SAUCE:
1/4 cup plum preserves or apple jelly
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cut each bacon strip into thirds. Fold each apricot piece around an almond; wrap with a piece of bacon. Secure with toothpicks., Place on two ungreased 15x10x1-in. pans. Bake until bacon is crisp, 20-25 minutes, turning halfway., Place sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir until heated through. Drain wraps on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 89mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm apricots. Avoid any that are bruised or soft.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the apricots. This will help to prevent them from tearing.
  • Wrap the apricot slices in bacon tightly. This will help to keep them from falling apart.
  • Cook the bacon-wrapped apricots over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Baste the bacon-wrapped apricots with honey or maple syrup. This will help to add flavor and keep them moist.
  • Serve the bacon-wrapped apricots hot or cold. They are delicious either way.

Conclusion:

Bacon-wrapped apricot bites are a simple but delicious appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can use different types of bacon, apricots, and fillings. You can also cook them in the oven or on the grill. No matter how you make them, bacon-wrapped apricot bites are sure to be a hit.

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