Sizzling Bacon-Wrapped Apricots with Cranberry Glaze
Prep Time
20 minutes plus coolingCooking Time
15 minutesServing Size
24 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Ocean Spray® 100% Juice Blend Cranberry 2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons (10mL) water 3/4 tsp (4 mL) whole-grain mustard 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground nutmeg 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) packed brown sugar 12 slices maple-cured bacon, halved crosswise 24 dried apricots
Steps
Boil cranberry juice in medium saucepan over high heat until reduced to 1 cup (250mL). Whisk in cornstarch, brown sugar, mustard and nutmeg. Bring to a boil over medium heat until thickened. Cool to room temperature. Reserve ½ cup (125mL) of the glaze. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil; set wire rack over foil and spray with cooking spray. Wrap bacon halves around apricots and secure with wooden pick. Brush with glaze and place on wire rack. Broil 3 to 7 minutes, or until bacon is browned, turning once. Serve warm with reserved glaze.