Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Simple 4-ingredient Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Dates make the perfect, WARM party appetizer. Crispy bacon covered in syrup and sugar, wrapped around a date and baked to perfection—what could be better?! 

 

 

Is there anything better than bacon-wrapped dates? Yes! Bacon-wrapped dates with brown sugar and maple syrup of course. This appetizer is just four ingredients and comes together in about 30 minutes. I’ve attended many parties and this always seems to be my go-to, both in terms of what to make and also what I make a beeline for at the food table. What can I say? They’re addicting!

If you’re on the fence about dates, I still recommend trying these. I know Miguel “hates” dates by themselves, but he absolutely adores this recipe. Dates are completely different (BETTER) when covered in bacon!

Ok like I said, four ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe: dates, bacon, brown sugar (preferably dark brown sugar), and maple syrup. 

HOW TO MAKE BACON-WRAPPED DATES

Step 1: Preheat the oven then set up an assembly line. Grab the bacon, dates and toothpicks, then pour the maple syrup into a bowl and the brown sugar into a separate bowl. 

Step 2: Wrap bacon around the dates, then place a toothpick to hold the bacon in place. Dip the bacon-wrapped date into the maple syrup first, then the brown sugar and directly onto a lined baking sheet. You’ll repeat this process for all two dozen dates.

Step 3: Bake the dates in the oven for approximately 12 minutes or until the bacon is done to your liking. Optionally, you can sprinkle a little extra brown sugar overtop before serving. That’s it! 

 

These brown sugar dates are the definition of salty and sweet–they’re a real crowd-pleaser. So whether you’re going to a party or just having a few friends over, I highly recommend whipping these up.

THINGS TO SERVE WITH THESE BACON-WRAPPED DATES:

• mini pavlovas with whipped cream
• buttercream walnut thumbprint cookies
• chocolate gingerbread popcorn 

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