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Devils on horseback served as part of Christmas lunch.
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Best Devils on Horseback

Impress your guests this festive season with these delicious Devils on Horseback! Quick and easy to make, these festive appetisers are perfect for parties and Christmas lunch.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 91kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
  • Oven Proof Baking Dish

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 20 Prunes stones removed
  • 20 Almonds
  • 10 Streaky Bacon Rashers
  • 3 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 °C (180 °fan/ 400 °F/ Gas 6).
  • Stuff each pitted prune with 1 whole almond.
    20 Prunes, 20 Almonds
  • Lay the streaky bacon rashers on a board and slice them lengthways down the middle of each one to create long thin bacon slices.
    10 Streaky Bacon Rashers
  • Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each prune and secure in place with a cocktail stick that has been soaked in water.
  • Mix together the honey and soy sauce in a small bowl and dip each 'devil' into the glaze, then place in a baking dish.
    3 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 2 tablespoon Honey
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

Notes

Top Tips:
  • Soak your cocktail sticks in water for 30 minutes prior to making the recipe, to prevent them from burning in the oven. I sometimes leave them in water overnight.
  • If your prunes still have stones in, the easiest way to remove the stones is by using a sharp paring knife to make a lengthwise slit in the date, without cutting all the way through to the other side. Gently open the date, and carefully remove the stone with your fingertips.
 
Variations:
  • Swap the bacon for parma ham.
  • Don't like nuts? Stuff the prunes with goats cheese or blue cheese.
  • Can't find stoned prunes? Use stoned dates instead or remove the stones yourself (see 'top tips'!).
  • Make them spicy by adding 1 tablespoon of sriracha chili sauce to the glaze.
  • Swap the honey for maple syrup in the glaze for an extra sweet flavour
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Best Devils on Horseback
Amount per Serving
Calories
91
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
304
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
175
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
156
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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