Ingredients (for 15 servings): 15 strips smoked bacon; 15 pitted prunes.
Preparation
Wrap each prune tightly in a strip of bacon, secure the rolls with toothpicks, and arrange them in a single layer in a heatproof dish. Preheat the oven to 200°C (about 400°F) and place the dish inside.
After about 30 minutes, remove the bacon-wrapped prunes from the oven once they are nicely browned and crunchy. Transfer the hot appetizer to a plate and serve immediately.
For a festive touch and a hint of pine aroma, garnish the “Horsemen on Horses” with a sprig of rosemary—but don’t overdo it, since not everyone likes that herb.
Life Hack
Aim for a contrast in textures: crispy bacon alongside tender prunes. If the appetizer is undercooked, the bacon will be rubbery and the dish won’t make the desired impression. Slice the smoked bacon thinly and preheat the oven well. A similar English appetizer, “Angels on Horseback,” wraps oysters in bacon and bakes them.
