Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: SIZZLING BACON-WRAPPED APRICOTS WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. water
3/4 tsp. whole grain mustard
1 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
12 slices maple flavored bacon strips cut in halves
24 dried apricots

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil Cranberry juice. Cook until juice is reduced to one cup. Combine cornstarch, water, mustard, and brown sugar. Whisk in juice. Bring to a boil until sauce thickens.

Line a shallow baking pan with foil. Set wire rack and spray with cooking spray. Wrap apricots with bacon. Brush each one with the glaze.

Broil 5-6 inches from heat for 3-7 minutes or until crispy turning once. Serve warm with reserved glaze.

MY NAME: Cindy Medlicott