Bacon Wrapped Dates with Almonds

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Sweet dates stuffed with almonds and wrapped in crisp bacon deliver the kind of salty-sweet contrast that makes them a party favourite.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 20 min

Ingredients

• Medjool dates – 18
• Roasted almonds – 18
• Streaky bacon – 9 slices
• Olive oil – 1 tsp
• Black pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Slice each date lengthwise and remove the stone if needed, taking care not to cut all the way through.
STEP 2
Press one roasted almond into each date and close the fruit around it.
STEP 3
Cut the bacon if needed so each date can be wrapped in one neat strip and secure each parcel with a cocktail stick.
STEP 4
Arrange the dates on a baking tray and brush them very lightly with oil.
STEP 5
Bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 12 to 15 minutes until the bacon is browned and crisp at the edges. Serve warm.