Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our curated collection of candied bacon-wrapped fig recipes. These delectable treats combine the sweet and savory flavors of candied bacon with the natural sweetness of ripe figs, creating a tantalizing appetizer, snack, or side dish that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you prefer a classic candied bacon wrapping or a more creative variation with herbs, spices, or a glaze, we have a recipe that will suit your palate. So, prepare to embark on a journey of culinary exploration as we unveil the secrets to creating the perfect candied bacon-wrapped figs that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CANDIED BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
I stuffed figs with cream cheese and wrapped them in bacon and spices for an addictive flavor combo that's sweet, salty and delicious. You can use dates, too. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cut bacon strips in half crosswise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., Cut a lengthwise slit down the center of each fig; fill with 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, chile blend powder and cinnamon. Dip one side of each bacon piece in brown sugar mixture; wrap each fig with a bacon piece, sugar side out. Secure with a toothpick., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until bacon is crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
Make crowd-pleasing bacon-wrapped figs to serve as an irresistible appetizer with this super simple recipe.
Provided by Molly Watson
Categories Appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Rinse the figs clean and pat them dry. Trim off any excess stem from them and set them aside.*
- Cut each piece of bacon in half lengthwise so you have long, skinny strips of bacon to work with. If you want to use less bacon per fig, cut them in half crosswise as well.
- Wrap each fig with a strip of bacon. The bacon should wrap around several times; have it overlap as little as possible. This method will help the bacon stay on without the help of toothpicks. If you want to use shorter bacon strips, you may need to use a toothpick to secure the bacon in place; once the bacon is cooked, it should hold in place on its own so you can remove the toothpicks as it cooks or before serving.
- You can now cook them one of two ways, on the stove or under a broiler: On the Stove : Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Set the bacon-wrapped figs in the pan and cook, turning as each side browns and crisps up, until all sides of the bacon are done to your liking. Remove the figs, setting them on several layers of paper towels to blot off any excess fat before serving them piping hot. Under a Broiler : Heat a broiler. Set the figs on a baking sheet. Turn the figs as needed to brown and crisp the bacon on all sides. As above, transfer the figs to several layers of paper towels to blot off any excess fat before serving them piping hot. *If you want to gild the lily, cut a vertical slit in the sides of the figs before wrapping them and insert a peeled almond or a nub of blue cheese or a bit of goat cheese in the center, then proceed with Step #3.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS
Our version of the retro hors d'oeuvre rumaki - bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and chicken liver - substitutes figs, goat cheese and pesto for a fruity, tangy twist. Consider it rumaki 2.0.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
- Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
- Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
"The meaty bacon plus the sweet, floral, honeyed fig is such a good combination. You will find it will be hard to stop eating them," says Chef Eric Ripert. This recipe is from his website. Photo by Gino Reyes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat toaster oven to broil and line the toaster oven tray with foil.
- Wrap each fig in a strip of bacon, trimming the bacon as necessary, and secure with a toothpick. Season with salt and pepper and place on the toaster oven tray.
- Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and the figs are tender.
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
This is the first bacon-wrapped fig recipe I made. I like that the figs and walnuts have very similar nutritional values, making this recipe a high energy appetizer or snack. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Cut a slit lengthwise down the center of each fig; fill each with a walnut half., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp. Drain on paper towels., Place cheese in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 side of bacon in cheese. Wrap each bacon strip around a stuffed fig, cheese side out; secure with a toothpick. Place on an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., Bake until bacon is crisp, 12-15 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BACON-WRAPPED FIGS
Serve your guests with these baked figs wrapped with bacon - a delicious appetizer.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Spray 15x10x1- inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut each bacon slice in half. Cut slit in each fig; stuff with nut. Place basil leaf on bacon piece; wrap around fig. Place seam side down in pan.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until bacon is brown. Serve warm with toothpicks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg
GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED FIGS WRAPPED IN BACON
This is another of the recipes that disappeared so quickly that I didn't get to take a photo of them....they are that good!! They have a little bit of sweet from the fig, some tang from the cheese, and salt from the bacon. A great balance of flavors! The aged goat cheese called for in this recipe is firmer than fresh and has a dry rind. Two of the kinds that work best in this dish are Bucheron and Pouligny-St. Pierre, both have just the right amount of tang.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 16 fig halves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat broiler.
- Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until most of the fat is rendered but bacon is still pliable, about 10 minute You do not want crispy bacon!
- Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain.
- Remove 1 scoop of flesh from each of the fig halves with the small end of a melon-baller, set aside for another use. (Makes great ice cream or just bite sized snacks).
- Scoop out a piece of the goat cheese with the same meon-baller and fill in the hole in each fig half with the cheese scoop.
- Stir together brown sugar, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
- Rub the mixture onto 1 side of each bacon slice, and cut each bacon slice in half to have 16 slices of bacon.
- Wrap 1 of the half strips of bacon around 1 of the fig halves, leaving the sugar/spice side out, and secure with a toothpick.
- Broil the figs, cut side up, on the rack of a broiler pan about 3 inches from the heat, until bacon is browned - about 2 minute.
- Cool slightly and then discard toothpicks.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 13.3, Sodium 186.8, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 6.7, Protein 3
CANDIED BACON
This makes a great party snack.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Bacon
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix brown sugar, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Place bacon slices on cooling rack set over a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn slices, and bake another 5 minutes.
- Remove bacon and brush both sides with brown sugar mixture. Return bacon to the oven and bake another 5 minutes. Repeat basting every 5 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 576.9 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, plump figs for the best flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to carefully slice the figs in half, making sure not to cut all the way through.
- Wrap each fig half with a slice of bacon, securing it with a toothpick.
- In a large skillet, brown the bacon-wrapped figs over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the figs are caramelized.
- Remove the figs from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess grease.
- Serve the figs warm or at room temperature, drizzled with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Conclusion:
Candied bacon-wrapped figs are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. They are sweet, savory, and smoky, with a crispy bacon exterior and a soft, gooey fig interior. Whether you serve them as is or drizzle them with honey or maple syrup, these figs are sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful appetizer, give candied bacon-wrapped figs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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