Bacon Wrapped Dates with Maple Syrup
Ingredients
For the Dates
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32 Dates, pitted
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1 lb. cut in half Lean Bacon
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1/2 c. Fuller's Sugarhouse pure maple syrup
For Savory Herb & Cheese Filing
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1 T. Fresh Rosemary, minced
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1 T. Fresh Thyme, minced
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1 T. Fuller's Sugarhouse pure maple sugar
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2 oz. Goat Cheese
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1/4 c. Pistachios, chopped
For Sweet & Spicy Filling
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2 oz. Goat Cheese
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1 T. Hot Sauce
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1 T. Fuller's Sugarhouse pure maple syrup
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1 t. Paprika
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1 t. Cayenne
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together filling ingredients and add to a piping or ziplock bag.
- Make a slit in each date. Cut a small hole in the bottom of the filling bag and pipe into the center of each date and press to close.
- Wrap each date with a piece of bacon so that the bacon just overlaps.
- Place seam side down on the cookie sheet.
- Brush lightly with maple syrup and sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
- Dates can be made ahead of time and frozen. Bake for 8-10 minutes per side if frozen. Serve warm or at room temperature.
