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WARM BAKED PRUNES WRAPPED IN CRUNCHY BACON AND SAGE

August 1, 2011 Last updated on October 22, 2025 By Manu 16 Comments

Warm baked prunes wrapped in crunchy bacon and sage

This very easy appetizer that can be made in a matter of minutes is the first of a series of posts dedicated to my Foodbuzz 24×24 Christmas in July event.  I love all finger food and this is no exception.  I find it a lot of fun to make and it tastes delicious.  The combination of the sweetness and softness of the baked prunes and the saltiness and crunchiness of the bacon is to die for and the sage leaf adds an extra kick to the morsel.  The first time my husband and I had these, we were trying out restaurants for our wedding… we didn’t end up choosing the restaurant, but I have never forgotten the dish!

 

Ingredients:
Pitted prunes
Bacon
Sage

Cut the slices of bacon to a length so that you can wrap them completely around the prunes.  Wrap one piece of bacon around a prune and add a sage leaf on the outside.  Hold this together and close it by passing a toothpick through and through.

Warm baked prunes wrapped in crunchy bacon and sage

Bake them in a preheated fan forced oven at 180°C for 10 minutes or until the bacon is crunchy.  Serve warm.

Warm baked prunes wrapped in crunchy bacon and sage

Stick around for more recipes from my Foodbuzz 24×24 Christmas in July event and If you liked my menu, please head over to this month’s Foodbuzz 24×24 and send some buzz my way! :-)

 

Filed Under: Appetisers, Baking, Christmas, Events, Finger food, Foodbuzz 24x24, Snack, Special Occasions Tagged With: aperitivo, appetizer, bacon, baking, Christmas, Christmas in July, finger food, Foodbuzz, Foodbuzz 24x24, prunes, sage

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Comments

  1. Kim Bee says

    August 6, 2011 at 3:20 pm

    This looks SO good. I love it.

    Reply
  2. Irena says

    August 6, 2011 at 2:10 pm

    Olala, fantastic recipe my friend….yum:)

    Reply
  3. Tiffany says

    August 4, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    The sage is so delicate and pretty! BUZZ buzz, my friend!

    Reply
  4. Lilla says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:57 pm

    Mai provate le prugne così, devo rimediare! Il contrasto dolce e salato mi piace tanto, grazie per questa bella idea!

    Reply
  5. Nuts about food says

    August 2, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    What I meant to write was how different bacon looks on Australian blogs.

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  6. Nuts about food says

    August 2, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    I can’t help but notice on Australian how different bacon looks! I love these. I have even have them with a paté filling, but I prefer them in their simple version better.

    Reply
  7. The Harried Cook says

    August 2, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    This sounds really interesting & I bet it tastes fabulous.. I have eaten a pork dish with a prune sauce, but never anything like this… must try! Thanks for sharing, Manu! 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lindsey@Lindselicious says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Oh manu I love this! I have made bacon wrapped figs and dates but never prunes. I love how you added sage to the bites as well.

    Reply
  9. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:38 am

    How easy! But pretty enough to entertain with. Sounds sweet and salty and just yummy!

    Reply
  10. visda says

    August 2, 2011 at 11:03 am

    what a great idea Manu. I eat prune with cheese and wine some times but have never tried it with bacon. what a delicious combination.

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  11. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    August 2, 2011 at 4:56 am

    My mother used to make this when somebody went to visit her. I was a little girl, I just remember how it smells…THANKS…!!!

    Reply
  12. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    August 2, 2011 at 4:32 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever used sage for my cooking (maybe once). This is so easy to make! My mom used to tell me to eat prunes. I would rather eat it with bacon! 😉

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  13. PolaM says

    August 2, 2011 at 3:01 am

    Che buone! I love bacon wrapped prunes!!

    Reply
  14. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    August 2, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Wow, never tried or seen this before..sounds delicious..well anything wrapped in bacon will be delicious :))
    Great clicks..have a awesome week!

    Reply
  15. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    August 2, 2011 at 1:08 am

    This is a great appetizer, Manu! And it really sounds so easy to make!

    Reply
  16. Amy @ Gastronome Tart says

    August 1, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    I have been growing a bunch of sage and haven’t had a chance to use it yet (I use more in the Fall in Winter) this is perfect!

    Reply

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