Apricot Wraps

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.

Apricot Wraps

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. Place on two ungreased 15x10x1-in. pans. Bake until bacon is crisp, 20-25 minutes, turning halfway.
  • 3. Place sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir until heated through. Drain wraps on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 44 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.