Bacon Wrapped Walnut Stuffed Dates with Maple Chili Glaze

Author: California Walnuts

California walnut stuffed dates are wrapped in smokey bacon and baked until crisp. Drizzled with a slightly spicy glaze, these little bundles are savory, sweet and spicy all in one bite.

Bacon Wrapped Walnut Stuffed Dates with Maple Chili Glaze
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients:

 12 medium Medjool dates, pitted
 12 California walnut halves
 6 strips smoked bacon, thinly sliced
 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup 
 ¾ tsp chili crunch, well stirred
 Chives, minced, to taste 

Preparation:

1

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2

Open each date and place a walnut inside. Fold back over to seal in the walnut.

3

Wrap each date with half a slice of bacon and secure by pressing a toothpick through the center of the date and walnut.

4

Place on baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes. Turn and cook for another 10 minutes. Drain briefly on a paper towel lined tray, then transfer to a decorative platter.

5

Stir together maple syrup and chili crunch and transfer to a small decorative bowl with a small spoon. Place on platter with dates and serve warm. Top with chives, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings

Serving size

2 dates


Amount per serving
Calories200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 10mg4%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 23g9%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 5g

Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
Potassium 250mg6%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.