A delicious fusion of pigs in blankets and devils on horseback, these bacon-wrapped sausages with apricots and prunes are perfect for holiday gatherings!
Sweet & Savory Bacon-Wrapped Sausages with Apricots & Prunes
A delicious fusion of pigs in blankets and devils on horseback, these bacon-wrapped sausages with apricots and prunes are perfect for holiday gatherings!
Equipment
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 12 ready-to-eat pitted prunes
- 12 ready-to-eat apricots
- 100 ml dry white wine or orange juice
- 12 rashers streaky bacon halved
- 1/2 tbsp English mustard
- 24 meaty chipolata sausages Cumberland suggested
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Place the prunes and apricots in a bowl and soak in the white wine or orange juice for at least 3 hours (or overnight if possible).
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan) or gas mark 7.
- Spread a little English mustard onto each half of bacon.
- Wrap each piece of bacon around a soaked prune or apricot along with a chipolata sausage, securing the fruit and sausage snugly.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients and place each wrapped sausage on a baking tray.
- Lightly brush the wrapped sausages with olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until the bacon is crispy and golden.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice
Pair with a sparkling wine like Prosecco or a light, fruity red wine to balance the savory and sweet flavors
Nutrition values
Calories: 127 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 9 g | Sugar: 3 g