Apricot Bacon Wraps

INREDIENTS

1 C B&R Farms Dried Apricots
1/2 C whole almonds
1 lb sliced bacon
¼ C plum or apple jelly
2 T soy sauce

DIRECTIONS

Fold each apricot around an almond. Cut bacon strips into thirds; wrap a strip around each apricot and secure with a toothpick. Place on two ungreased 15” x10” baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375F for 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning once. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine jelly and soy sauce; cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes or until warmed and smooth. Remove apricots to paper towels, drain.

Serve with sauce for dipping. YIELD: about 4 1/2 dozen.