Bocconcini of prunes and bacon

The bocconcini of prunes and bacon are a delicious and easy to prepare appetizer. Here’s how to do it:

Ingredients

• 18 pitted dried plums
• 9 slices of bacon
• Toothpicks

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2. Cut the bacon slices in half to get 18 strips.
3. Wrap each prune with a strip of bacon, securing everything with a toothpick.
4. Arrange the bocconcini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake in the oven for about 10-20 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and golden.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Fun Fact

This dish is an example of how sweet and savory can be a winning combination. The dried plums, with their natural sweetness and soft texture, pleasantly contrast with the crispiness and savoriness of the bacon. In Italy, pairing dried fruit with meat is very common, especially in dishes like “pollo ripieno alle prugne” (stuffed chicken with prunes) or during the Christmas holidays, where skewers of prunes and pancetta, similar to these bocconcini, often find a place on festive tables.