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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Bacon Wrapped Figs

This appetizer is a delicious treat of sweet, savory, smoky and spicy! You could also try this recipe on the grill.

Servings: 14
Cook Time: Prep Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 40 minutes
Meal Type: Appetizer
NC Ingredients: Figs, Bacon

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Ingredients

14
Fresh figs
6
Tbsp. molasses
3
Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4
tsp. ground red pepper
14
slices Applewood-smoked bacon slices

Directions

Stir together molasses, vinegar and pepper. Cut bacon sliced in half and wrap around each fig securing with a toothpick. Place bacon wrapped figs on a baking sheet lined with foil and place in oven that has been preheated to 425 degrees.

Bake for 10 minutes, baste bacon with molasses mixture, turn figs and cook 10 minutes more.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.