Ingredients (for 15 servings): 15 strips of 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. Place the dish in a preheated oven at 200°C (about 400°F).
After half an hour, remove the sweet and sour prunes wrapped in crispy bacon from the oven, when the rolls are nicely browned and crunchy. Transfer the hot appetizer to a plate and serve immediately at your festive table.
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, as not everyone enjoys this herb in their dishes).
Life Hack
It’s important to achieve a contrast in textures: crispy bacon alongside tender prunes. If the appetizer is undercooked, the bacon will turn out rubbery and won’t make the desired impression. To ensure the dish turns out just right, the smoked bacon should be sliced thinly, and the oven must be well preheated. By the way, a similar recipe is used for the English appetizer “Angels on Horseback,” where oysters are wrapped in bacon and baked.
