Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Bacon-Wrapped Dates 3.1 (285) 10 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 31, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 32 Bacon-wrapped dates are classic hors d'oeuvres. They get a new look—and taste—thanks to some dried apricots and pistachios. Ingredients 32 pitted dates (about 10 ounces) 2 ounces shelled, salted whole pistachios 2 ounces dried apricots, cut into 32 strips 1 pound lean best-quality bacon, thinly sliced and then halved crosswise Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stuff each date with 3 or 4 pistachios. Lay a stuffed date and apricot strip on top of each bacon slice; wrap to enclose. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes, flipping each wrapped date after 8 minutes. If frozen, bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes; flip, and bake 10 minutes more. Transfer wrapped dates to paper towels to drain. Serve with toothpicks. Cook's Notes If not using immediately, freeze up to 1 month. Rate it Print